Associate Project Manager

Empathy Lab, a leading boutique agency that provides digital strategy and execution to Fortune 500 companies and fast-growth organizations, is looking to grow its elite team. Empathy Lab has deep expertise in creating broadband video, ecommerce and community-driven experiences and is known for its innovative primary research activities designed to provide deep insights into the hearts and minds of the target end-user.

We are currently seeking Associate Project Managers to join our Conshohocken PA, team of professionals. The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for assisting with successful delivery of multiple projects and possibly multiple clients by managing smaller-scale project tasks independently and/or supporting a designated lead Project Manager. Other key duties include allocating project resources, maintaining project plans, assisting with the tracking of project financials, and helping manage client expectations as needed.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Work with a designated lead Project Manager to manage projects. Assist in leveraging sound project management practices, while being flexible enough to achieve aggressive project delivery goals and objectives
• Independent management and ownership of small to mid-scale projects. Manage project scope, time, budget, change, resources, communication and risk on projects
• Work with discipline leads to communicate resource needs, project milestones, deliverables and risks on a regular basis
• Achieve on-budget and on-time delivery standards across the practice
• Maintain or assist in the maintenance of MS Project schedules on your projects
• Support the monitoring of financial responsibilities across projects, including reviewing hours and tracking costs
• Schedule projects to meet resource availability and coordinate resources to meet project requirements
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Proactively review processes. Recommend changes and process improvements where justifiable
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least one (1) year of professional work experience
• Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks and small-scaled projects within deadlines and constraints
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and clients
• Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail. Including your personal time management and organizational skills as well as to your ability to extend such practices across a team
• Enthusiasm for the internet and interactive marketing
• Understanding of MS Office Professional Suite, specifically Excel and Word

Empathy Lab offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, business casual dress & more! If you are one of the “best and brightest” in your field and you’re looking to position yourself for the future, this is a great opportunity.