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Associate Technology Project Manager

The Associate Technology Project Manager will be a collaborative force within SCI, working closely with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize tasks that align with our business objectives. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical requirements and successful execution. You will prioritize learning SCI's rigorous quality standards while managing the day-to-day administrative flow of the product roadmap. Reporting to the Technology Project & Product Manager, you will support the Innovation Team in delivering initiatives of various sizes and complexities. Crucial to this role is a skill set composed of high-level organization, a technical aptitude, and the humility to handle rigorous documentation.

In summary, this role will be a key player in supporting execution & collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, set strategic direction, ensure alignment with business objectives, and drive continuous improvement across SCI's internal and external systems.

The ideal candidate has 12 years of experience related to managing or supporting projects, while they don't need to be a software engineer, they must be "tech-fluent." They should understand how digital products are built and be comfortable using product management tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana. They are eager to learn the "why" behind SCI's internal systems and can translate technical jargon into clear documentation for non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Facilitation: Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of new products, features, and internal process enhancements.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Develop and maintain a centralized project portfolio dashboard. This tool will serve as the primary source of truth to keep the broader organization and leadership team informed on project status and milestones
• Timeline & Risk Mitigation: Monitor the critical path daily to identify potential risks and assign mitigation owners to ensure project momentum remains uninterrupted.
• Portfolio Reporting: Maintain a project portfolio dashboard to provide the leadership team and the wider organization with transparent, real-time status updates.
• Tool Advocacy: Lead and support the companywide adoption and administrative management of project management tools to streamline collaboration across all departments.
• Data Oversight: Prepare and maintain program documentation, including status reports, briefing materials, meeting minutes, and deliverables lists.

This job description is designed to outline the primary duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the Project Manager position, but is not intended to be exhaustive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the success of the organization.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field. In lieu of degree, will consider an additional 2 - 4 years' of experience in a related professional setting.
• CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) or progress toward an entry-level PM certification is preferred
• 02 years of relevant experience, including professional internships, academic capstone projects, or leadership roles within student or volunteer organizations.
• Ability to support or coordinate projects through the initiation, planning, execution, and closing phases.

Technical Skills:

• Practical experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or Monday.com.
• Intermediate understanding of project management methodologies, specifically Agile and Waterfall.
• SDLC Literacy: Fundamental understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and its application in technology initiatives.
• Product Support: Familiarity with product management principles, including backlog grooming and user story development.
• Data Management: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Professional & Soft Skills:

• Ability to digest complex technical specifications and organize them into logical, actionable workflows.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate conflict resolution and maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Comfortable pivoting between administrative planning, technical testing, and cross-departmental communication.
• A process-driven commitment to continuous improvement and a "first-time-right" approach to documentation.
• Highly detail-oriented with the proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively

What Success Looks Like In this role?

You will be a collaborative partner who ensures nothing "falls through the cracks." By providing rigorous administrative support and clear documentation, you will help drive continuous improvement across SCI's systems and grow into a leader within our technology and Innovation division.

Why Join SCI?

• SCI offers a high-visibility "training ground" for a future technology leader with a front-row seat to how strategic decisions are made and daily mentorship from senior leaders.
• Your documentation becomes the blueprint for our digital future, and your leadership will drive the heartbeat of our innovation.
• SCI offers the excitement of a tech startupbuilding new digital products and featureswith the stability and structured "Quality Standards" of a proven industry leader.
• Be part of a culture built on Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Innovation.

Safety

It is SCI's policy to require safe operations and practices from all employees and to ensure our management team focuses on maintaining a safe working environment even while working in hazardous work environments.

Appearance

Business/smart casual

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift equipment/items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Long periods of sitting or frequent attendance at meetings at different locations in the building
• Regularly required to talk and listen to others

AAP/EEO Statement

Standard Calibrations, Inc. (SCI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, SCI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Standard Calibrations, Inc. (SCI) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information (including family medical history) is illegal and will not be tolerated. Improper interference with the ability of SCI's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Standard Calibrations, Inc. (SCI) reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities at any time according to the needs of the company's business. The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. SCI provides cross training and other task training as necessary to ensure all positions can be augmented, supported, or fully covered by multiple employees. SCI employees at any level may be assigned at any time to perform tasks unrelated to their primary job description.

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