Associate Project Manager

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Project Managers with overseeing and coordinating projects, contributing to strategic project planning to support cross-functional and companywide initiatives. This individual will be instrumental in ensuring optimal project performance by driving insights from data, establishing KPIs, monitoring and evaluating the overall project(s). They will also leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to serve as a strategic partner to the business and the project team with a desire to learn and grow. Up to 10% travel may be required.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct research and leverages data and other information to generate metrics and evaluate project readiness. Provides recommendations to support project completion.
• Administer team logistics, including but not limited to: team meetings, conference calls, meeting minutes, action items, and basic follow up items.
• Simultaneously support the entire project management cycle of multiple projects, assisting the Project Managers with moderately complex projects. May lead smaller scale projects through completion.
• Work closely with cross functional departments to learn the product or service with goal of being the subject matter expert across the organization.
• Proactively identify and communicate organization changes, partnering with Project Managers to identify potential downstream impacts to existing or projects in the pipeline.
• Collaborate cross functionally to understand business requirements and provides recommendations based on those requirements and other initiatives across the organizations.
• Facilitate inter-department communication to ensure timely dissemination of information and awareness of team’s activities.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year College or University; a focus on, finance, business communications, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years’ experience within a business, consulting, or analytical role preferred; a focus on engineering, finance, management, information systems and/or business-related field preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred, proficiency in Excel, and Visio a plus.
• Experience in project management software, smart sheets is a plus.

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go.