[Hiring] Associate Project Manager, Asset Protection and Safety @DoorDash

Role Description

As an Associate Project Manager, you will support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects related to physical security technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The role will require 25%+ travel. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in project management within a fast-paced technology environment.

You are excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Assist in the planning and coordinating project activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Support project managers in developing project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate communication between project teams and local business operation leaders, ensuring all parties are informed and aligned.
• Conduct project risk assessments and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including reports, meeting notes, and presentations.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
• Maintain project management tools and systems to track project milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure successful implementation of security solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, in a related field or an additional 4 years of work experience in quantitative or business fields.
• 1+ years of experience in project management or a related role, preferably in the technology or security industry.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Project Schedule Management via Gantt Chart, Budget management, Cost Performance management) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Smartsheets, Jira, Asana, Salesforce).
• Basic understanding of physical security technologies are required (e.g. Axis, Genetec, Mercury, Aiphone, Von Duprin, HID).
• Security Platform Certifications are a plus (e.g. Genetec, Axis, Software House, OpenPath).
• Familiarity with physical security technology systems (e.g., video surveillance, electronic access control, electronic door hardware, intrusion detection, intercom).

Requirements

We expect this position to be filled by 8/26/26.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness benefits.
• Commuter benefits match.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Disability and basic life insurance.
• Family-forming assistance.
• Mental health program.

For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.

For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked, and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado: $74,800 - $110,000 USD.