Associate Project Manager
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, executing, and tracking project plans and sprint cycles to ensure timely delivery
- Facilitate key Agile/Scrum ceremonies
- Monitor progress and support the removal of blockers and impediments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, product, and stakeholders
- Work closely with Product Owners to support backlog refinement and prioritization
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders across distributed/global teams
- Support risk identification, tracking, and mitigation efforts
- Prepare and maintain project reports, dashboards, and documentation
- Track Agile performance metrics such as sprint velocity and team efficiency
- Promote smooth team collaboration and help address communication challenges
- Contribute to continuous improvement by applying Agile best practices
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a related role in IT industry.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC
- Hands-on experience with tools such as:
- JIRA (tracking, reporting, dashboards)
- Confluence (documentation and collaboration)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and time management
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global team environment
- Flexibility to support project needs, including occasional non-standard working hours
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) or formal Agile training
- Familiarity with healthcare domain, data, or systems
- Exposure to Agile reporting and metrics tracking
- Experience working with distributed or international teams
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong ownership mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- A continuous learning mindset with a focus on improvement and delivery excellence
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.