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Associate Project Manager Trainee
Progressive
Mayfield Heights, OH, United States
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IT Project Manager Associate Trainee - Full Time
Our team
From day one, you’ll contribute to projects integral to company success. Our Information Technology team of 3,000+ ensures high quality, innovative technology solutions are available for customers, agents and employees. Apply your hard-earned skills and test your limits with a team dedicated to driving efficiency and effectiveness through technology.
Your role on our team
As an Associate Project Manager Trainee, you’ll gain hands on experience in all phases of project management from initiation, planning and execution to closing. Supporting Project Managers, you’ll handle daily management of projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
Along with shadowing technology leaders, you’ll gain experience creating project information repositories, facilitating meetings and working with project stakeholders. You’ll also work closely with an experienced mentor, who will guide you through your development.
Must have qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Technical discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Computer Science) or a related field of study (e.g., MIS).
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of two years of experience in a role demonstrating leadership skills.
What else we look for:
• Basic knowledge of project management and software development concepts.
• Experience in leadership roles; examples: leadership awards, management, or training roles.
• Ability to work under direct supervision in a team oriented, collaborative environment.
• Technical aptitude with the ability to learn and understand new technologies.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to engage others in achieving well-defined goals.
• Interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on customer/sponsor facing presentations and collaboration.
• Broad background demonstrating both a technical aptitude for IT subject matter and functional/soft skills.
• Trained or knowledgeable in basic PM functions and activities such stakeholder management, risk management, change management.
• Evidence of relationship building, teamwork, emotional IQ, conflict resolution.
• Experience with coaching and development; assessing others strengths and development needs; giving informative and constructive feedback in a manner that enhances others motivation.
• High tolerance for ambiguous situations; being able to create structure and focus in the face of uncertainty; demonstrated ability to take effective action without complete understanding and knowledge of the facts and influences.
• Superb learning agility; able to rapidly learn new business functions and technologies.
Our Company
As a technology leader in the auto insurance industry, Progressive offers tech professionals access to new technologies and guided support from driven professionals who are passionate about the work they do each day. Along with an inclusive culture, you’ll benefit from a socially responsible environment and employee resource groups that encourage collaboration. We also offer:
• Annual gainshare bonus of up to 16% of your salary; Progressive rewards each of us with an annual bonus based on company performance
• 401k which includes dollar-for-dollar company match of up to 6%
• Dedication to work/life balance which includes flexible work arrangements and tools to support your lifestyle
• Commitment to technology innovation through initiatives like our Business Innovation Garage where professionals can test new ideas, technology and prototypes
• Dynamic company culture that encourages engagement, values your input and embraces a relaxed atmosphere
• Onsite gym and wellness programs with discounts & rewards
• Healthcare onsite and standard benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Close proximity to Cleveland, a mix of beautiful scenic parks and unique attractions like Cleveland’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame.