Project Management Associate

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Position Overview   The Project Management Associate is a mid-level position within the Project Management Team (PMT) that provides critical support for project lifecycle activities, configuration management, asset tracking, logistics coordination, and project monitoring. This role serves as a position for individuals seeking to develop comprehensive project management skills while contributing to operational excellence across the program. The ideal candidate will bring experience in software development lifecycle processes and stakeholder engagement.  Primary Responsibilities   Project Lifecycle Support   Assist with project planning activities including schedule development, milestone tracking, and deliverable coordination  Support project initiation activities such as charter development, requirements gathering, and baseline establishment  Track project metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and status across multiple concurrent projects  Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support project execution activities  Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and track decisions  Assist in the preparation of project status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings  Support project closeout activities including lessons learned documentation  Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Support   Engage with stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment  Facilitate product owner workshops and requirements elicitation sessions for software application development projects  Document and track software requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria  Coordinate sprint planning activities, backlog refinement, and release planning for Agile/DevSecOps projects  Assist in coordinating software testing activities, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment schedules  Track software defects, enhancement requests, and change requests through resolution  Maintain software project documentation including technical specifications, design documents, and release notes  Stakeholder Engagement   Serve as a liaison between technical teams, product owners, and business stakeholders  Facilitate communication and collaboration across development teams, operations teams, and end users  Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather requirements and understand user needs  Translate technical information into business-friendly language for non-technical stakeholders  Support change management activities by communicating project impacts to affected stakeholders  Coordinate stakeholder reviews and feedback sessions for software deliverables  Maintain stakeholder communication plans and ensure timely updates  Configuration Management   Maintain the configuration management database (CMDB) with accurate and up-to-date asset information  Track all program hardware, software, licenses, and equipment assets throughout their lifecycle  Process configuration change requests through established workflows and change control procedures  Document configuration baselines and assist with version control activities  Support configuration audits and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy  Coordinate asset tagging, labeling, and physical tracking activities  Maintain configuration item records from procurement through disposal  Generate asset utilization reports and inventory status reports for leadership  Asset Tracking and Inventory Management   Conduct regular inventory audits and maintain accurate asset records  Track equipment locations, assignments, and transfers across program sites  Coordinate with procurement and finance teams on asset acquisition and disposal  Monitor asset lifecycle stages and coordinate maintenance or replacement activities  Support asset allocation planning for new projects and initiatives  Maintain audit trails and documentation for asset accountability  Logistics Coordination   Support facility requirements including meeting space, equipment setup, and material coordination  Coordinate equipment and material procurement, delivery, and deployment  Manage shipping and receiving activities for program assets  Support vendor coordination and third-party logistics activities  Maintain logistics calendars and coordinate scheduling to prevent conflicts  Change Management Support   Process change requests and route through appropriate approval workflows  Assess the impact of proposed changes on project scope, schedule, budget, and configuration baselines  Document change decisions and maintain change history logs  Update project documentation, plans, and configuration records following approved changes  Communicate changes to affected stakeholders and teams  Support change control board (CCB) meetings with documentation and coordination  Monitoring and Reporting   Track project milestones, deliverables, and schedule performance  Monitor budget utilization and resource allocation across projects  Produce regular status reports, dashboards, and metrics for project leadership  Identify and escalate risks, issues, and b