Junior Project Associate

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Job Description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Job Summary:

As a Project Associate, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional programs/projects. You will be part of CISO Office. The CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) office is a crucial part of an organization, responsible for overseeing and managing the overall cybersecurity strategy and posture. It&aposs the central hub for information security efforts, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization&aposs data and systems. You will work closely with program manager, project teams, and multiple stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and successful completion of initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in project management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project/Program Support & Coordination:
    • Assist in the development and execution of program strategies and plans.
    • Coordinate with various stakeholders to align project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
    • Monitor project timelines, risks, and resource allocations, and escalate issues as necessary.
    • Support the creation and maintenance of project schedules, work breakdown structures, and milestones.
    • Track project progress, ensuring tasks are on schedule and within scope.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Assist CISO to manage Customer Engagement activities.
    • Help organize regular meetings with internal teams, and other key stakeholders.
    • Prepare and distribute project status reports, meeting agendas, and action items for CISO Office function.
    • Foster clear and transparent communication across project teams and with external partners.
  • Risk & Issue Management:
    • Identify potential risks and roadblocks and escalate as per respective hierarchy.
    • Support the implementation of mitigation plans to minimize risks and resolve issues.
  • Process Improvement:
    • Assist in the documentation of processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for better project execution.
    • Suggest improvements to current practices based on lessons learned from past projects.
    • Managing relevant documentation for Budgeting, Invoicing etc.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelors degree in business administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: 0-3 years of experience in project or program management, or equivalent experience in a relevant role.
  • Skills:
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
    • Preferred knowledge of project management & reporting tools (e.g., MS Office Excel, PPT, JIRA, Confluence,).
    • Excellent written, verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong Acumen for Management/Ops Report preparation leveraging BI tool like Power BI.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Associate Certification in project management (CAPM).
    • Experience in managing or supporting Cyber Security Projects/ Programs.

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