Rapid7 is a leading provider of security data and analytics solutions that enable organizations to implement an active, analytics-driven approach to cyber security. We combine our extensive experience in security data and analytics and deep insight into attacker behaviors and techniques to make sense of the wealth of data available to organizations about their IT environments and users. Our solutions empower organizations to prevent attacks by providing visibility into vulnerabilities and to rapidly detect compromises, respond to breaches, and correct the underlying causes of attacks. Rapid7 is trusted by more than 9100+ organizations across 125 countries, including 52% of the Fortune 100. To learn more about Rapid7 or get involved in our threat research, visit www.rapid7.com. 

The Rapid7 Product Consulting, Associate Project Manager is responsible for managing the services delivery lifecycle through scheduling, project resourcing, managing customer expectations, removing blockers, and ensuring the project is well-executed with a quality deliverable.

This role will reside on the Services PMO team, and is focused on supporting our Professional Security Consulting Services inclusive of Penetration Testing, Advisory, and Incident Response. These engagements focus on providing the customer with the support and guidance of industry leaders and security specialists to help accelerate their security improvement via cutting-edge methodologies and risk prioritization. The role also has a dotted line connections to one or more Practice Managers responsible for technical resources. As a result, the ideal candidate will be able to master resource competencies, manage customer, team and management expectations and drive results by leading without direct authority. In short, this is a significant role, which presents the opportunity to impact the growth and direction of the organization.

In this role you will: 

• Act as a clients’ project point-of-contact to ensure a smooth transition from pre-sales through delivery and project closeout 

• Drive achievement of financial targets by scheduling and overseeing work in the project portfolio 

• Manage engagement fulfillment to align with timeline, budget and resource requirements 

• Manage resources to the appropriate mix of billable project or directed, objective-based activity 

• Provide project leadership, as needed, for internal and subcontractor technical resources to ensure consistency of project delivery methodology 

• Track customer satisfaction and initiate post-project introspection to drive continuous improvement efforts 

• Work with Services PMO Manager to support and continuously improve the project automation modules within our CRM 

• Hold Services peers and team members accountable to methodology and PSO best practices 

• Actively participate in execution of Services team and personal quarterly goals 

In return you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 

• One to three years of experience in a project management or operational role 

• Proven ability to manage high volume of activity effectively in a matrix resource environment – you get stuff done 

• You like to look at things from a lot of different angles and come up with great solutions – never settling for “the path of less resistance” 

• You consider Excel and PowerPoint old friends, not enemies 

• Experience with CRM Systems (NetSuite, a plus but not required) 

• Fundamental understanding of project management methodology 

• Strong communication skills and team-driven focus is essential as this team member will be expected to act independently, as well as collaboratively, with customers, peers, partners, and managers to ensure customer satisfaction and team goal achievement 

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Nice to have, but not required: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) and / or ongoing affiliation with the Project Management Institute (PMI) 

• Experience working in a services organization within a software company 

• It is not essential for candidates to have experience in the security industry but would be great if they have an appreciation of the types of solutions we provide.