Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Advanced Sterilization Products is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join its Procurement Center of Excellence. The role manages operational and process improvement projects, supports larger cross-functional initiatives, and coordinates planning, execution, implementation, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage small to medium-sized operational, process improvement, and business projects from identification through implementation
- Support the senior manager and business leaders on larger, more complex cross-functional initiatives
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and project artifacts
- Define project scope, deliverables, schedules, and success measures for assigned projects
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, dependencies, and potential roadblocks
- Coordinate resources and stakeholders to ensure projects remain on track and objectives are achieved
- Facilitate problem resolution and escalate significant risks or issues when appropriate
- Support implementation activities and help ensure successful transition and adoption of project outcomes
- Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and commitments
- Actively contributes to project execution activities to achieve business objectives and ensure successful delivery
- Prepare project deliverables, documentation, communications, presentations, enablement materials, and implementation plans
- Support teams in identifying and resolving operational challenges that may impact project scope, timelines, or business outcomes
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure action items are completed, decisions are documented, and commitments are fulfilled
- Apply a hands-on approach to delivery, helping teams translate plans into action and move initiatives efficiently from planning through execution
- Leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to streamline project processes, improve efficiency, and enhance delivery outcomes
- Build strong relationships across the organization to drive alignment, engagement, and execution
- Coordinate project activities across Operations, Product, IT, Finance, Sales, and other business functions
- Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder communications; support leadership reviews as needed
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and initiatives
- Communicate project status, key decisions, risks, dependencies, and priorities to stakeholders and leadership
- Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to support project objectives, resolve issues, and drive successful outcomes
- Manage multiple assigned projects simultaneously while balancing priorities, timelines, and stakeholder needs
- Prepare and maintain project status reports, project metrics, and support documentation
- Monitor project progress and identify risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement
- Follow established Procurement CoE project management standards, processes, and tools
- Provide project stakeholders and leadership with regular updates regarding milestones, timelines, and key deliverables
- Support resource coordination and project planning activities for assigned initiatives
- Maintain accurate project records, documentation, and action logs to support successful project execution
- Develop and maintain project templates, playbooks, standard work, and proven practices to drive consistency and execution excellence
- Partner with stakeholders to support communications, readiness activities, enablement, and adoption efforts
- Ensure stakeholders understand project objectives, timelines, impacts, decisions, and required actions
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery and operational effectiveness through process optimization, automation, and digital solutions
- Utilize data, reporting, and AI-enabled tools to support project planning, performance monitoring, and informed decision-making
- Support and promote innovative ways of working that improve productivity, collaboration, and business outcomes
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, sharing, and implementing lessons learned across projects and initiatives
Skills
- 2+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, PMO, business operations, or a related field
- Experience leading small projects independently and supporting medium to large cross-functional initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting projects through planning, execution, implementation, and adoption
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to occasionally travel for workshops or meetings
- Proficiency with project management and work management tools (Smartsheet preferred)
- Experience supporting process improvement or change management initiatives preferred
- CAPM, project management coursework, Lean Six Sigma, or change management training preferred
- Experience utilizing AI-enabled productivity tools to improve efficiency and project execution preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- LTD insurance
- HSA
- A 401(k) retirement plan
- This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
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