Associate Project Manager

Applied Systems is transforming the insurance industry by building a team ready to learn and deliver innovative software and services. They are hiring an entry-level Associate Project Manager to support project leadership, maintain documentation, and facilitate client communication, while gaining hands-on experience in project management.

Responsibilities

  • Support project leadership to deliver work on time by gathering requirements, translating them into tasks, and maintaining documentation
  • Track project budgets and expenses and prepare regular status reports for clients and internal stakeholders
  • Facilitate ongoing communication with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment on progress, changes, and next steps
  • Build strong client relationships while accurately documenting interactions, milestones, and completed work
  • Partner closely with an experienced Project Manager to learn end‑to‑end project management practices
  • Develop and maintain strong knowledge of software products and workflows to better support client outcomes

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in business, communications, project management, or related field
  • Strong organization and attention to detail across budgets, documentation, and reporting
  • Clear written and verbal communicator with a client‑focused, solutions‑oriented mindset
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
  • Eager to learn project management, software products, and workflow optimization

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Holiday and Vacation Time
  • Health & Wellness Days
  • A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Company Overview

  • Applied Systems is a digital insurance agency that provides software for agency management systems. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in University Park, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www1.appliedsystems.com. Company H1B Sponsorship
  • Applied Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2025, 3 in 2023, 5 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

 

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