Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fortive is a global industrial technology company focused on software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, and AI-powered automation. The Associate Project Manager will manage operational, process improvement, and business projects within the Procurement Center of Excellence, while supporting larger cross-functional initiatives. The role coordinates stakeholders, plans and monitors delivery, manages risks and reporting, and drives implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement.
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
- Remote workplace
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- LTD insurance
- HSA
- 401(k) retirement plan
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