Associate Project Manager

Location: AMC San Jose, CRI

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description Summary:

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for managing the successful delivery of Rocket solutions to customers. A given project will include a team of one or more Rocket consultants and a customer team. Projects can range from several days to weeks engagements. They include implementation of solutions using one or more Rocket products. They vary from technology refresh or upgrade projects through to smaller implementations or products. The Associate Project Manager is expected to know and follow the Rocket delivery methodology. The Associate Project Manager must be able to effectively interact with a wide variety of people, from consultants, software engineers, application end users, sales, and senior leadership across Rocket, partner and customer teams.

Job Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable as central point of contact throughout the project lifecycle for delivery of projects to Rocket customers
• Ensure clarity of project scope and customer objectives
• Facilitate development of the project strategy
• Develop the project plan and schedule, identifying key milestones and pre-requisites
• Identify and secure required resources
• Manage project budget and monitor margins
• Develop policies and procedures to support the achievement of the project objectives
• Communicate clearly with customer and Rocket teams at all levels, ensuring understanding of milestones, action items, risks, and resource requirements
• Facilitate conflict resolution and motivate team members to deliver as agreed
• Coordinate activities across different organizational functions
• Keep projects on track by
  • Measuring: Checking project progress toward meeting its objectives
  • Evaluating: Determining the cause of deviations from the plan
  • Determining and taking corrective actions
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of projects across product types

 

Required Qualifications:

• Up to 2 years + previous experience leading projects with external customers
• Excellent communication skills and highly organized
• Ability to manage timelines and multi-task effectively
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project planning software packages
• English Fluency

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or CAPM Certified

 

Education:

Bachelors degree in business administration, finance or other related fields

 

Travel Requirements:

< 25%

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Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!