Junior Project Manager

Overview

Hybrid
$40 - $50
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Agile
Asana
Budget
Documentation
Insurance
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project Coordination
Project Management
Reporting
Waterfall
Information Technology
JIRA

Job Details

Junior Project Manager

Warren, NJ (Hybrid- 3 days onsite/Week)

Contract to Hire

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Project Manager to support the successful delivery of projects across our organization. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets
  • Track project tasks, milestones, and deliverables to ensure progress is on schedule
  • Organize and facilitate project meetings; prepare agendas, capture meeting minutes, and follow up on action items
  • Collaborate with team leads to identify project risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Maintain documentation, project artifacts, and status reports
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders and provide updates on project status
  • Support the PMO or senior project managers with reporting, scheduling, and coordination activities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, or related field
  • 3+ years of project coordination or project management experience
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Jira, Asana)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment


Preferred:

  • Experience in Agile or Waterfall methodologies
  • PMP or CAPM certification (a plus, not required)
  • Prior working expertise in Insurance / Financial services
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