Associate Project Manager

**Who we are**:
We are the most trusted provider of data collection and management, marketing program management, and analytical solutions for our Crop and Animal Health industry clients.

With data services at the core—surrounded by an extensible array of streamlined software solutions—our unified platform represents over three decades of innovation and expertise in the agriculture, crop protection, specialty chemical and animal health industries.

Backed by an entrepreneurial, creative and energetic work force, teammates at AGDATA are pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance our relationships with our clients.

We are a growing team, focused on adding creative, knowledgeable individuals who are ready to jump right in and make an immediate impact.

**Position Summary**:
AGDATA, LP, the preeminent provider of analytical information and business intelligence solutions to global participants in the agriculture industry, is seeking a Entry-Level Project Manager for its Charlotte NC office. This is a full-time position. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the organization by driving projects and strategy as the company continues to experience success and growth. You will be responsible for setting the framework and evolving projects within the company from concept to launch.

**Key Responsibilities**:
The individual in this role will play a critical part in managing and developing business plans for internal and external projects. You can expect to:

- Oversee routine projects following a standard service delivery project plan
- Organize and track all project work activities in JIRA, ensuring all work is assigned to the appropriate resource
- Participate in scrum ceremonies, daily standups, sprint planning and retrospectives
- Maintain project status in Confluence and appropriate documentation, tracking changes to the baseline plans
- Confer with project team members to create, control, and maintain project plans for all activities related to the project
- Coordinate with the product owner and business analyst to ensure work is properly broken down into actionable stories.
- Escalate issues as needed to resolve roadblocks for the project team
- Serve as point of contact coordinating project delivery with external clients
- Provide regular project updates to sponsors and leadership

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2 years project management experience
- 2 years of technology experience
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence
- PMP or CAPM certification preferred.
- Jira Plan experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal skills with ability to make effective presentations to internal stakeholders.

**How AGDATA will support you**:
**Supporting your health & well-being**:

- You have the option to choose from four medical, two dental and two vision plans to ensure your elections are the best fit for you and your family including your domestic partner and their child(ren).
- Helping you save: you’ll have access to a Health Savings Account with employer contributions as well as Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Planning for the future: you can plan for the near and long term with AGDATA’s 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions and our tuition reimbursement program.
- Ensuring all around well-being: you’ll also get to enjoy access to ancillary benefits, Employee Assistance Programs including virtual counseling sessions, Pet Insurance, Ergonomic Assessments, and other discount programs that will help you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.

**Emphasizing work life balance**:

- Paid time off is available to you and we also have competitive holiday options available including the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The special perk here is that the entire organization is off at the same time.
- Offering flexibility: we understand, life happens. You can work from home and partner with your manager to flex your hours.

**Being comfortable in the office**:

- Need or want to come into our brand-new office space? Free snacks and different types of drinks will be available for you to choose from.
- Offering a best-in-class onboarding experience: AGDATA invests heavily in our associates' training and development. Our Training team is fully dedicated to ensuring your onboarding will be successful and also focuses on the continued development of your soft and hard skills.

**Living an open-door environment**:

- You’ll have unparalleled visibility and communication with senior leadership across the organization. Each of our executive team members meets with our new hires during their first quarter
- Supporting atmosphere encouraging positive feedback: Our Shout Out Program gives our associates the opportunity to give feedback at any time which will be shared and celebrated company-wide and may even be topped off with an award.
- Ensuring clear communication: Our monthly in-p