Associate, Project Management, Asset Protection and Safety

DoorDash

$74K — $110K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field, or 4 additional years in relevant experience.
  • 1+ years of project management or related role, ideally in technology or security sectors.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Team-oriented with collaborative work skills.
  • Proficient in project management tools like Smartsheets, Jira, Asana, or Salesforce.
  • Basic knowledge of physical security technologies including video surveillance and electronic access control.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and coordinating project activities, including scheduling and budgeting.
  • Support project managers in developing project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project progress and update stakeholders regularly.
  • Coordinate communication between project teams and local business operation leaders.
  • Conduct project risk assessments and help develop mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations.
  • Participate in project meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Wellness and commuter benefits match.
  • Paid time off and sick leave in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Family-forming assistance and mental health program.
Full Job Description
About the Role

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.
We are excited about you because you bring...
  • 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 Ghhant 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)


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

Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 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 (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

See below for paid time off details:
  • 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 (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).


The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

$74,800-$110,000 USD

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