**_Project Operations Associate - Full Time - México or USA_**
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About us: _**At Echelon Risk + Cyber we believe in defending the basic human right to security and privacy. We are looking for an exceptional **_Project Operations Associate_** to join our team in México or the USA.
Our next team member will be ready to roll up their sleeves and identify opportunities to enhance the day to day working experience with our clients and for Echelon internally with unquestioned integrity. This team member will be passionate about the field of professionals services in cybersecurity, and ready to use their knowledge to be an Entrepreneurial Problem Solver and work alongside their Echelon team members to build creative solutions.
At Echelon, we believe learning never stops. You will have the opportunity to engage with systems that are at the cutting edge of technology and team members that will challenge you with meaningful work. We allow our team members to build from the ground up and make an impact across the organization.
**_What You Will Do:_**
- Develop, lead and manage the project lifecycle, to include building and delivering master versions of Proposals, SOWs, PIWs, MSAs, POs, and any other project documentation needed to keep projects running efficiently and effectively
- Shepherd all deals and be accountable for every stage and milestone of effective project delivery, from pre-sales requirements gathering all the way through project closeout
- Run and interpret weekly reports detailing the status of each project, including actual billings and expenses vs planned budget
- Conduct analytical review of project reports; evaluating projects' status and supplying partners with forecast and correction measures if needed
- Manage the receivables process through creation and submission of invoices
- Compile expense reports for the project team, when necessary, to submit with expense invoices
- Manage the collections process and unbilled receivables management
- Manage timesheet and expense approval processes
- Monitor and report on budget deviations for projects
- Manage periodic reporting requirements for the assigned practice(s)
- Work with the finance team and other project stakeholders for project updates and process improvements
- Manage, monitor and update new business opportunities in the CRM
- Contribute to the development of project deliverables, when necessary
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Secondary duties may include_**:
- Coordinating calendars, appointments, and travel
- Forecasting executives' bookings on engagements
- Various internal projects and initiatives relating to practice, executive, or operations team
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Your knowledge, skills, and abilities: _**
- 2-3 years of general business experience
- Consulting project management and bookkeeping experience
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Power Point
- Fluent in Business English (speaking and writing) required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without day-to-day oversight
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage in a virtual organization
- Superior analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to establish effective working relationships in a team environment
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure, adhere to deadlines and can juggle multiple requests from various executives
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Why Echelon? _**
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team with unquestioned integrity. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. One of our core values in "People with Personality" and we want to allow you the space to bring your full self to work.
We currently offer the following benefits:
- Access to private medical insurance through Axa
- Life insurance policy via Sura Seguros
- 30-day Christmas bonus and a monthly technology stipend
- Contribution of 8% of the employee's salary to a savings fund
- Flexible vacation policy that allows you to manage your schedule and rest and recharge when you need to
- Family-friendly benefits, including 16 weeks off for Maternity leave, 8 weeks off for non-birthing parent leave, and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Support on individual development through certifications, continued learning, conferences, and more
- Path to equity in Echelon
We value a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Echelon Risk + Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.