Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Greensburg, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time – in-person
Reports To: ERP Project Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support project management, ensure smooth communication, and monitor key project areas in an Infor CloudSuite Distribution ERP implementation. The time allocation should focus on these tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Coordination (25-30%)

• Tasks:

• • Coordinating meetings, workshops, and follow-ups with stakeholders.

• • Ensuring tasks are assigned, and deadlines are met.

• • Monitoring progress using project management tools like MS Project or Smartsheet.

• • Managing project documentation and version control.

• Why Important: Helps keep the project organized and on schedule.

2. Stakeholder Communication & Support (15-20%)

• Tasks:

• • Acting as a communication link between the project manager, team members, and stakeholders.

• • Preparing status updates and reports for stakeholders.

• • Addressing day-to-day queries or issues raised by team members or users.

• Why Important: Facilitates transparency and ensures concerns are addressed quickly.

3. Data Migration & Validation Support (15-20%)

• Tasks:

• • Assisting with the preparation and review of legacy data for migration.

• • Supporting data cleansing and validation activities.

• • Coordinating between technical teams and functional teams for data-related tasks.

• Why Important: Accurate data migration is critical to a successful implementation.

4. Training Coordination (10-15%)

• Tasks:

• • Scheduling and managing training sessions for end-users.

• • Assisting with the development or review of training materials.

• • Gathering feedback from training sessions for continuous improvement.

• Why Important: Ensures users are well-prepared to operate the new system.

5. Risk & Issue Tracking (10-15%)

• Tasks:

• • Maintaining the risk register and issue log.

• • Following up on mitigation plans with responsible parties.

• • Escalating critical risks or issues to the project manager as needed.

• Why Important: Helps avoid delays and prevents escalation of problems.

6. Testing Support (10-15%)

• Tasks:

• • Coordinating system testing (e.g., user acceptance testing, integration testing).

• • Documenting test results and tracking defect resolution.

• • Ensuring users are involved in testing activities.

• Why Important: Validates that the system meets business requirements.

7. Post-Go-Live Planning Support (5-10%)

• Tasks:

• • Assisting in creating post-go-live support plans.

• • Coordinating hyper-care activities.

• • Ensuring knowledge transfer and documentation handover.

• Why Important: Ensures a smooth transition after Go-Live.

Tips for Adjusting the Allocation:

• Early Phases: Focus more on planning, coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Middle Phases: Shift focus to testing, data migration, and risk tracking.
• Post-Go-Live: Dedicate time to hyper-care and ensure user adoption.

Scott Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States, with Branches in Greensburg PA, Pittsburgh PA, Duncansville PA, Erie PA, Warren PA, Camp Hill PA, and Hagerstown, MD. Opportunities exist for career-oriented individuals who are interested in successfully serving a customer base of electrical, mechanical, and general contractors, industry, government agencies, municipalities, and retail hardware and building supply markets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All employees are subject to and must execute an Employment Agreement that includes a restrictive covenant, (Non-Compete, Non-Disclosure). This restrictive covenant is for 3 years or within 100 miles of any Scott Electric location.

Scott Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.