Associate Technical Project Manager

Yext

(McLean, Virginia)
Full Time Travel Required
Job Posting Details
About Yext
Yext puts business on the map. The Yext Knowledge Engine™ lets companies manage their digital knowledge in the cloud and sync it to over 100 services, including Apple Maps, Microsoft Bing, Facebook, Google Maps, Instagram, Siri and Yelp. Yext Listings, Pages, and Reviews help businesses around the globe facilitate face-to-face and digital interactions that boost brand awareness, drive foot traffic, and increase sales.
Summary
Yext is looking for an Associate Technical Project Manager to lead implementations of our “Pages” product and custom development efforts. You’ll work with Fortune 500 and brand-name businesses to define requirements, manage project milestones, and collaborate with Yext’s in-house creative and development teams to deliver the project. We are a friendly, high-achieving group that values strong team dynamics and collaborative problem solving. An ideal team member is someone who can build strong relationships with other functional groups and quickly learn the moving parts of our business.
Responsibilities
* Assist in monitoring and reviewing project progress and timelines; identify and resolve issues to ensure project success * Assist with the management of day-to-day execution of Enterprise project implementations. * Assist with the planning, tracking, documentation and status updates for the project * Exercise solid project leadership skills combined with strong business acumen and in-depth analytical skills * Collect requirements and assist with the creation of project deliverables, as needed * Provide hands on configuration / customization of the Yext product offerings * Adopt a standardized development lifecycle methodology for all projects * Support review sessions with the client and project team * Participate in end-to-end implementation planning including project management, issue management, communication and change management * Write, review, and execute QA and test scripts, as needed * Prepare user documentation and training documentation as necessary * Have difficult conversations regarding budget, resources and timeline and formally capture and communicate outcomes of those meetings * Provide subject matter expertise support to Yext’s Enterprise Sellers
Ideal Candidate
**Minimum Requirements** * BA/BS degree in any discipline * Excellent project management (including prioritization and organization) skills * Outstanding and effective interpersonal skills; along with strong communication skills both verbal and written * Self-motivated, organized, efficient and process-oriented * Strong work ethic with the ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment * Excellent customer relationship management skills * Advanced technical skills and experience with software packages like Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio, and Word **Other position requirements** * Must be able to travel up to 25%, including potential international travel * Fluency in additional languages (such as French, Spanish, or German) are a plus but are not required to apply
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

Yext offers the following exceptional benefits: competitive compensation, 401k, unlimited snacks, daily meal allowance, flexible hours / paid time off, and excellent health / dental / vision insurance.

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