Associate Project Manager

RINA is currently recruiting for a Associate Project Manager - Renewables & Power to join its office in Genoa, Rome, Lecce and Rozzano within the Power Project Management Division.MissionThe Junior Project Manager is responsible for supporting project execution and assisting in the coordination of tasks to ensure successful project delivery.Working under the guidance of a Project Manager, the Associate Project Manager helps manage resources, monitor project timelines, and maintain effective communication among team members and clients.Key AccountabilitiesProject Support:Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans, defining individual tasks, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with the project team.Update project trackers and reports regularly to keep stakeholders informed of project status.Client Interaction:Act as a supporting point of contact for the client, providing regular updates as directed by the Project Manager.Address client queries and concerns promptly, escalating issues when necessary to maintain client satisfaction.Participate in client meetings, taking notes, and following up on action items.Documentation:Prepare and organize project documentation, ensuring that all records, including contracts, scope documents, and timelines, are accurate and accessible.Track document versions and ensure compliance with company documentation standards.Assist in creating reports and summaries for internal and client use, ensuring clarity and accuracy.Scheduling and Coordination:Coordinate meetings, arrange logistics, and distribute agendas and minutes to relevant stakeholders.Track key project milestones and send reminders to the team to ensure timely completion of tasks.Maintain and update the project calendar to reflect changes in timelines or deliverable deadlines.Budget and Risk Monitoring:Support budget tracking by collecting and compiling expense reports and project costs for analysis.Assist in identifying potential budget variances and flag them for the Project Manager.Monitor project risks, document them in risk logs, and report findings to assist with risk mitigation.Quality Assurance:Assist in conducting quality checks on deliverables, ensuring they meet the specified standards.Document and report any quality issues or deviations from the project plan.Provide feedback to the team on areas for improvement in project processes.EducationMaster's Degree in Energy Engineering or Management EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Engineering GeneralQualifications+1/2 years of experience in an engineering or technical role within a project setting, ideally with exposure to cross-functional teamwork.Previous experience in renewables sector will be strongly appreciatedProfessional project management certifications are desirable (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or similar).A certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) can also be beneficial.Basic understanding of project management principles, including project lifecycle, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.Basic knowledge of Agile or Lean methodologies is advantageous, depending on the organization's preferred approach.Proven ability to work effectively in team settings, ideally with some exposure to cross-functional project work.Experience in tracking progress, managing schedules, and coordinating small project components or task lists.Basic data analysis skills to support project reporting, with the ability to interpret key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.Fluency in Italian & Engish languages is mandatoryCompetenciesADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective wayBUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organizationCLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfactionEARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversityMAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraintMANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactionsPIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstancesPROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role ModelTHINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the futureRINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors.Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas.We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.We are also compliant to the Italian Law n.*****.#J-*****-Ljbffr