Assistant Project Manager

About Achieve Test Prep

Most working adults find it challenging to overcome the many obstacles associated with obtaining their college degree. We serve as advisors, teachers, tutors, and mentors, helping our customers, primarily healthcare workers, be more successful at college and on the job. We utilize non-traditional methods, like testing out of college credits via the credit-by-exam process, similar to Advanced Placement (AP) tests, and provide wrap-around services that build confidence, motivation and discipline.

Why work for us?

Founded in 2008 in the U.S., Achieve is a 100% remote company that hires the best candidates from around the world. Become an integral part of a work culture that is diverse, flexible, collaborative, and compelling. We are a growing company that provides financial security with startup-like opportunities to contribute and grow professionally. We offer our employees the opportunity to:

• Work entirely from the comfort of home

• Set your own work schedule

• Earn competitive compensation

• Know that your ideas and opinions are important and will be heard

• Help change lives through education

At Achieve, you are guaranteed to make a difference everyday—both in the work you complete and in the lives of our customers.

About the role

We are looking for Assistant Project Managers who will assist in a variety of projects, initiatives, research, audits, and analytics across our departments to support consistent planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting project managers and functional managers in day-to-day project delivery activities
• Ensuring all tasks relating to the project activities are in compliance with the requirements
• Assist in the overall planning, tracking, and execution of project activities
• Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution
• Coordinate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues arising in a project
• Regularly report on status, issues, and deliverables of project assignments
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and/or streamline operations and processes
• Assist in managing the implementation of process improvement projects by utilizing leadership skills and project management methodologies including project planning and issue management
• Conduct research, analyze information and summarize results/make recommendations on business-related topics, as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

• Must be able to write and speak fluently in English
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• At least two years of experience in project management or departmental role
• Relevant or project management certification (e.g. CAPM) is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Experience with Agile frameworks is a plus
• Must be highly detail-oriented
• Committed to quality while being highly productive and efficient by using excellent time management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with organization management and staff
• Advanced proficiency with Google workplace apps -- particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets (or MS Office Suite expertise) and generally technologically savvy

NOTICE: It is essential to attempt the Prescreeners provided during the application process. Applications lacking completed pre-screeners will not be taken into consideration for this position. 

Job Details

Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Flexible schedule with availability to overlap during the 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST business day.

Remote: 100% Online