Associate Project Manager

About the Role

Applied is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join its Activation Services Team. This entry-level role is designed for recent graduates to develop project management skills while supporting client projects and coordinating project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution by helping gather requirements, track deliverables, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and distribute project status updates.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and files.
• Coordinate communication between clients and internal teams.
• Document customer interactions, project milestones, completed tasks, and action items.
• Partner with an experienced Project Manager to learn project management best practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain documentation and support budget tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Eagerness to develop project management expertise.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting project budgets, reporting, or administrative project coordination activities.
• Exposure to software products, SaaS environments, or workflow optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, or best practices through coursework, internships, or prior experience.

Work Environment

• Hybrid model: 3 days in-office per week in Chicago.
• Tuesdays to Thursdays in the Chicago office.