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Associate Project Manager

AHEAD· DC Project Management
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Hybrid (Nashville, TN)$80k - $88kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Associate Project Manager role within AHEAD's LAUNCH development program, focusing on learning the basics of project management, coordinating technical projects, and developing skills for PM certifications while supporting delivery and customer success.

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 SOWs 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 are achieved.
  • Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation, and ongoing activities.

Qualifications

  • Strongly developed communication skills.
  • Experience providing top-level customer service.
  • A passion for cutting-edge technology.
  • Learns quickly and adapts well to new challenges.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated to learn and grow.
  • Ability to stay organized and composed while managing multiple tasks.
  • Consulting experience (Preferred)
  • Existing U.S. work authorization is required
  • Graduated with a degree in technical discipline by 1/11/2027
  • 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

Skills

Required:CommunicationCustomer serviceProject coordinationShadowing and learning
Nice to have:SOW developmentPM certifications

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Plus more! See benefits for details
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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AHEAD accelerates the impact of technology on clients by engineering customized data, developer, and infrastructure platforms that improve IT operations.

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