Associate Project Manager

Cubix is seeking a highly organized and proactive Associate Project Manager to support the successful planning and execution of software development projects. The role requires close collaboration with clients, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Designers, Developers, and other internal teams to ensure projects remain on schedule, deliverables are clearly communicated, and timelines are effectively managed. This position is based on-site at PECHS Block 2, Karachi, with working hours from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination:
Assist in planning and organizing software development projects from initiation through delivery. Break down project requirements into actionable tasks and monitor their progress. Maintain project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Project Tracking & Reporting:
Monitor ongoing project progress to identify delays, blockers, and potential risks. Maintain project trackers, status reports, and documentation. Follow up with team members on pending tasks and deadlines. Provide regular updates to Project Managers and relevant stakeholders.

Communication & Stakeholder Management:
Maintain clear and professional communication with clients and internal teams. Participate in client meetings, requirement discussions, and project update calls. Ensure that requirements, feedback, and action items are properly documented and communicated. Serve as a coordination point between different teams to keep everyone aligned.

Team & Delivery Coordination:
Coordinate with development, QA, UI/UX, and other teams throughout the project lifecycle. Assist in sprint planning, daily or weekly follow-ups, and project review meetings. Track changes in requirements and communicate their potential impact on timelines and delivery. Escalate project risks, blockers, and resource-related concerns to the Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

- 1 to 3 years of experience in Project Coordination, Project Management, or a similar role, preferably within a software house or IT environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good understanding of project planning, task management, timelines, and deliverables.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up abilities.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
- Comfortable communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Proficiency with project management and task tracking tools such as Jira, ClickUp, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
- Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to identify risks, blockers, and dependencies and escalate them appropriately.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

Candidates with hands-on experience managing or coordinating mobile app and/or web development projects will be preferred. The role demands comfort working on-site during the specified hours of 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Strong communication skills, especially when dealing with clients and cross-functional teams, are essential for success in this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their career in project management within a dynamic software development environment.