Senior Associate, Project Management

Job Description
Our Sr. Associate, Project Manager helps by executing full projects.  The Senior Associate is responsible for the execution of small-scale deliverables under the guidance of a more senior Project Manager. The individual would create/manage project plans and budgets and plan overall QC approach for all assigned projects. He/she should exhibit professional and motivating behavior.
Functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge
Agency process: Demonstrates significant knowledge of agency procedures. Adheres to agency process.
Client finances: Able to prepare accurate project estimates and statements of work
Scope Creep: Identifies and escalates scope creep
Vendor Management: Uses negotiating skills to procure vendors
PM Technical Skills: Familiar with generally accepted project management terms and best practices
Technology: Continuously learning technology and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
Strategy
Project Plans: Creates and manages project plans and budgets
Quality Control: Plans overall QC approach for all assigned projects
Tactics and Execution
Scope Definition: Owns scope definition and management for smaller scale engagements
Cost Management: Responsible for cost management on all projects
Estimates: Independently estimates small engagements
Internal Relationships: Responsible for successful collaboration with core team
Client Relationship
Communication: Effectively communicates basic agency recommendations to internal and external clients.  Demonstrates influence and diplomacy in written and verbal communications
Writing: Has proficient business writing skills