Junior Project Manager

Must Be local to Columbus, OH
No C2C, Third Parties, or Vis Sponsorships


Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager

Location: Onsite – Grove City, OH
Duration: 12-Month Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager to support cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role will work closely with stakeholders across Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, IT, and other technical teams to drive project organization, visibility, and execution. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, communicates effectively, and brings structure to complex programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule cross-functional meetings across Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, IT, and other workstreams

• Serve as the primary point of contact for meeting logistics, agendas, and follow-up

• Attend meetings and document key decisions, action items, owners, and deadlines

• Track project deliverables, timelines, and dependencies to ensure visibility and accountability

• Organize, maintain, and update project documentation using collaboration tools such as SharePoint or Box

• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure tasks are progressing by following up with responsible parties

• Identify risks, bottlenecks, or miscommunications early and escalate appropriately to project leadership

• Support project reporting, dashboards, and status updates for internal teams and consulting leadership

• Contribute to establishing structure and consistency in a dynamic, fast-changing environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or junior project management

• Experience in a regulated or scientific/technical environment (pharma or biotech experience is a plus)

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and ambiguous requirements

• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or Jira is a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Work Environment

• Onsite role based in Grove City, Ohio

• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment

• Exposure to complex projects within a regulated industry