Project Manager

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. The Project Manager concentrates on learning the basics of Project Management and developing the skills necessary to begin a career in Project Management. The Project Manager will analyze and solve a multitude of business challenges while growing their skillset. This will include managing resources, coordinating the efforts of team members and shadowing current employees as they deliver the solutions offered by AHEAD Services. The Project Manager will also strive to develop the skills necessary to attain PM certifications as appropriate (PMP, Certified Scrum Master, etc).

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.
• Help ensure service delivery success and customer satisfaction through effective project management.
• Help manage incidents and communication to various clients.
• Work closely with Senior Project Managers and Program Managers on project tasks and provide project status updates regularly.
• Utilize Ahead systems and various management tools to maintain updated project information.
• Assist in developing Project Change Requests (PCR’s) and customer presentations.
• Develop customer relationships and aids in identifying additional sales opportunities.
• Identify and execute on opportunities and efforts to ensure customer success.
• Develop, define, and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and distribute project status reports to internal management and client project teams.
• Coordinate activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments, and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals, and ensures project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope.
• Manage project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved.
• Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation, and ongoing activities.
• Must pursue professional self-development opportunities on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Project Management foundations
• Any of the following preferred but not required: Certified Associate in Project Manager (CAPM), Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
• Willingness to travel to support client projects and shadowing opportunities (50+ % of the time)
• Existing U.S. work authorization is required

Experience in at least one of the below:

• Graduated with a degree in technical discipline by 6/08/26
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or relevant field is a plus
• Successful completion in a technical–related bootcamp
• Working knowledge of technology, cloud and application development