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Junior Project Manager

Phoenix, AZ, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 3 hours ago

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$40 - $50/hr

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Skills

Training
IT Project Management
Mentorship
Management
Productivity
Microsoft Office
Technical Support
IT Infrastructure
Agile
Scrum
Public Sector
PMP
CAPM
Project Planning
Process Improvement
Project Coordination
Collaboration
Scheduling
Communication
Documentation
Customer Facing
Reporting
Training And Development
Project Management

Summary

Join a global IT infrastructure services firm as a Junior Project Manager supporting a long-standing public sector contract. This is a long-term contract opportunity based in Arizona, working across a variety of IT projects that directly impact state transportation infrastructure - from applications controlling traffic lights and road repaving schedules to the public-facing website used by Arizona residents to renew their driver's licenses. You'll assist with the planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and reporting of various IT projects alongside an experienced, senior-heavy team that is fully committed to training and developing the right candidate.

This is a rare entry point into public sector IT project management with a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm. The team is senior-heavy by design and is actively looking for an aptitude hire - meaning they're investing in your growth, not just filling a seat. You'll be mentored on project management best practices in a real-world environment supporting critical state infrastructure, giving you hands-on experience that classroom training simply can't replicate. The project portfolio is genuinely varied, spanning traffic management systems, infrastructure maintenance scheduling, and consumer-facing government platforms - so no two projects look the same. The contract with the State of Arizona has been consistently renewed since the 1990s, providing a level of stability that is uncommon in contract work, with the added potential to convert to a full-time role or transition to support other projects within the firm's broader portfolio. For an ambitious early-career professional looking to break into IT project management with real mentorship and long-term upside, this opportunity checks every box.

Required Skills & Experience

Basic understanding of project management principles including planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and reporting
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a senior-led team and take direction well
Eagerness to learn and grow within a structured consulting environment
Proficiency with standard productivity tools including Microsoft Office or similar

Desired Skills & Experience

1-2 years of experience in a project coordinator, project support, or IT support role
Exposure to IT infrastructure or technology projects
Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PMP, Agile, or Scrum
Experience working with government or public sector clients a plus
Any project management coursework or certifications (PMP, CAPM, or similar) welcomed

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

35% Project Planning and Scheduling - assisting with timelines, milestones, and resource coordination across active IT projects
25% Project Monitoring and Reporting - tracking progress, identifying risks, and preparing status updates for stakeholders
25% Cross-Functional Coordination - working with technical teams, client contacts, and senior PMs to keep projects on track
15% Documentation and Process Support - maintaining project records, meeting notes, and supporting process improvement efforts

Daily Responsibilities

55% Project Support and Coordination - assisting senior PMs with planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple concurrent IT projects
30% Reporting and Stakeholder Communication - status updates, documentation, and client-facing reporting
15% Learning and Development - absorbing best practices, shadowing senior team members, and building project management fundamentals

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 871246
Posted 30+ days ago

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