Job Title: Jr. Associate / Project Manager

Location: Irvine, CA or Park City, UT

Company: MatrixPoint / USIM

Salary: $60 - $70K Base

About Us: MatrixPoint is a leading consulting firm specializing in accelerating brand velocity to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and optimize business performance. Our team of experienced consultants, provide tailored solutions to better enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives and stay ahead in today's competitive market. Core strategic consulting services include Marketing and Media Efficiency, Advanced Technologies (e.g., AI and ML), Data Privacy Compliance, and Analytics.

Position Overview: As a Jr. Associate / Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful execution of consulting projects from initiation to completion. You will be responsible for coordinating resources, managing timelines, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate complex consulting engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources required.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and providing regular updates on project status.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide progress reports, and address any issues or concerns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Resource Allocation and Management:

• Allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements, balancing workload and skill sets within the team.
• Collaborate with resource managers to identify staffing needs and secure necessary resources for project success.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

• Conduct regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that deliverables meet project requirements and client expectations.
• Identify and assess project risks, developing risk mitigation plans to address potential issues proactively.
• Monitor project finances, tracking expenses and managing budgets to ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the project management framework.
• Capture lessons learned from completed projects, incorporating feedback to enhance future project delivery.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in consulting project management, applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field;
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment