Associate Project Manager, Inspection Center, Strategy and Planning

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER, INSPECTION CENTER, STRATEGY AND PLANNING

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen.  Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period. To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition,  we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website. Using our Carvana Certified 150-point inspection process, we’re able to verify that every vehicle meets our rigorous mechanical and cosmetic standards. 

We strive to provide only the highest quality vehicles to our customers in our mission to deliver a no-hassle, better car buying experience. We are actively looking for passionate and talented individuals who can help us deliver on that promise. 

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Keep reading below to see what we’re looking for!

About the team and position

Carvana is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support the successful execution of initiatives spanning across our Inspection Center organization. The Associate Project Manager will coordinate and monitor project activities including maintaining documentation and project plans, communicating with stakeholders, ensuring all project tasks are progressing according to established plans and reporting updates with the goal of driving success in executing projects associated with the organization's top initiatives.

We are seeking a driven and organized individual who has the ability to successfully execute in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the execution of full-cycle project management duties to meet project goals within given constraints (define goal, scope, deliverables, resources and timeline; planning, monitoring, controlling during execution and finally, sustain and close)
• Execute small, well-scoped initiatives with support
• Support the development and creation of project plans, assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure timely completion
• Identify and escalate potential risks, support developing mitigation strategies and continuously monitor for issues impacting success throughout the project life cycle  
• Regularly communicate project updates to stakeholders, team members and leaders; proactively address concerns
• Build and maintain strong relationships and work cross-functionally to support project initiatives
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks in the project management software system including task updates, permissions and structure management
• Organize and facilitate project meetings with clear agendas, document meeting outcomes and follow up on action items to ensure accountability
• Create project documentation templates for current and future projects
• Leverage business acumen to help innovate or improve processes; always considering the impact to Carvana
• Other duties as assigned

What you should have

• Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of 2 years working experience in Project Management (preferably in a fast-paced, production environment)
• Experience supporting cross-functional project teams through each project phase; Initiation, Design, Planning, Execution and Close to deliver complex initiatives
• Experience working across different business units (specifically Product, People Operations, IT/technology, construction, engineering, procurement and operations) to develop project plans and monitor execution
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to drive excellence and meet high standards
• Fast-learner with the ability to make decisions, problem solve, prioritize, and multi-task in an analytical and organized manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time while maintaining high attention to detail
• Ability to operate at a high level in a dynamic, collaborative & goal-oriented environment
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners

It would be great if you also had

• PMP Certification or proven experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Lean)
• Experience working in a Project Management Office (PMO)
• Superior interpersonal skills, ability to interface with a variety of personalities with professionalism
• Proven record of providing outstanding internal and external customer service

The Associate Project Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Inspection Center Planning and Project Management and is a salaried, full-time position based in Tempe, AZ. 

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Position with a competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy, both physically and mentally
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license 
• A clean driving record with no more than two moving violations or DUI’s in the last three years

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal Stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.