Client Services Associate Project Manager

Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting career where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. 

At SGK Print (formerly iDL), we create amazing in-store experiences for brands across several sectors, from the nation’s favorite fast-food joints to the world’s most renowned retailers. With a legacy spanning over six decades, we’re a family business with the backing of a global powerhouse, meaning you get the best of both worlds when you join our team. Our culture is the bedrock of our success, which is why we’re committed to fostering an environment where authenticity is encouraged and diverse talent flourishes. If you’re a hard worker with a can-do attitude and a knack for seeing opportunities where others see challenges, then we want to hear from you. 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Associate Project Manager with SGK Print, located just north of Pittsburgh, PA, assists with planning, coordinating, and managing the execution of small-scale projects, ensuring adherence to all project performance targets such as timing, cost, quality, and achievement of proposed benefits/return. Aides in gathering project requirements, establishing project plans, confirming cost structures, and overseeing the overall execution of the project. Interacts with various teams, departments, and clients to ensure the project maintains its critical path. May support larger scale projects in partnership with more senior team members.  This is a full-time, hybrid role working an average of two to three days per week in the office. 

 

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NOTEWORTHY BEHAVIORS

 

• The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized technical expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. 
• Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. 
• While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised. 
• The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. 
• The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality and caution. 
• The position encompasses a defined span of control and opportunity for someone who engenders trust, demonstrates a sense of urgency and assures consistent achievement of quality standards. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Collects, analyzes and understands project requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including documentation of project scope, objectives, deliverables, key milestones, timelines, schedules, internal and external resources, project dashboards, etc.
• Communicates the project status, requirements, and structure across the Project Management team and all necessary departments.
• Defines potential problems and suggest alternatives based upon cost implications, time constraints, and customer quality standards.
• In partnership with leadership and the project management team, analyzes the project’s cost structure and any significant deviations from the approved cost structure.
• Collaborates with manufacturing, sales/marketing, and purchasing teams in project definition, feasibility, and approval process.
• Assists with project reviews according to prescribed process/structure.
• Attends project planning meetings as needed; serves as subject matter expert regarding workflow, processes, capacity, timelines, etc.
• Assists with the implementation of workflow management and reporting tools focusing on quality, profitability, efficiency, and productivity.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to develop and/or adapt processes, policies, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, speed, quality, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or related field such as Business, Graphic Communications and/or Management. 
• 2+ years of previous project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Occasional travel either locally or nationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and