Associate Project Manager

Team: Activation Services
Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 USD
Location: Chicago

This position operates in a hybrid model with 3 days in-office a week - Tuesdays to Thursdays from our Chicago office.

Opportunity for Impact

Applied is where insurance technology gets reinvented, and we build it fast. Our cloud software and AI-powered solutions reach thousands of agencies and brokers worldwide, setting the pace for what modern insurance can do.

We’re looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our Activation Services Team and work alongside an experienced Project Manager. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates looking to build project management skills while supporting client projects, coordinating project activities, and contributing to successful outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Support project planning and execution by helping gather requirements, track deliverables, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and distribute project status updates while maintaining accurate project documentation, records, and files.
• Coordinate communication between clients and internal teams, ensuring stakeholders remain informed of progress, changes, and next steps.
• Document customer interactions, project milestones, completed tasks, and action items with attention to detail.
• Partner with an experienced Project Manager to learn project management best practices and support successful client outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain documentation, and support budget tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Eagerness to develop project management expertise and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience supporting project budgets, reporting, or administrative project coordination activities.
• Exposure to software products, SaaS environments, or workflow optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, or best practices through coursework, internships, or prior experience.

Talent shows up in a lot of different ways, and we mean that. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels, including military members and their spouses and those without a traditional degree or tech background. If this role speaks to you, apply.

Why You’ll Like Working on Team Applied
The best work happens when smart people move fast, together. For over 40+ years, Applied has built technology that solves real problems for insurance professionals - and we’re still pushing what’s possible.

You’ll be part of our people-first culture built on trust, inclusion, and growth - where you’re supported to deliver, collaborate with teammates who care, and grow with leaders invested in your success.

How We’ll Support You

We invest in the whole person, not just the role. Our benefits and resources are built to support your health, your time, and your life outside of work:

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

Compensation Transparency

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position considers a variety of factors, including depth and breadth of experience, skills and role scope. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible for additional compensation plans (bonus and commission).

Your Security Matters
Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind. Applied communicates with candidates only via a secure @appliedsystems.com email address or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account or sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.

Background Checks

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment background checks and verification processes.

AI Utilization

We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, final decisions are always conducted by real humans.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.