Junior Project Manager / Scrum Master

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager / Scrum Master to support the delivery of a front-end application project. This role is ideal for someone with foundational knowledge of Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC), who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with engineers and the Senior Technical Project Manager to ensure smooth sprint execution, maintain Jira boards, and generate project reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support the Senior Technical Project Manager in coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Maintain and organize Jira boards, ensuring tickets are up-to-date and accurately reflect project status.
• Track sprint progress and velocity; identify and escalate blockers or risks.
• Generate and distribute regular reports on sprint performance, team capacity, and project health.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and QA to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications:

• 1 2 years of experience in a project coordination, Scrum Master, or Agile team support role.
• Basic understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and the software development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with Jira or similar project management tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM or equivalent) is a plus but not required.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with front-end technologies or web application development.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Proficiency in creating dashboards and reports using Jira or Confluence.