Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager Junior Project Manager has responsibilities for leading projects on a day-to-day basis. This includes creation of project plans, business cases, design strategies, resource management, budget management, cross-organizational coordination, vendor management, executive communication/reporting, and critical issue resolution and escalations. The junior project manager will rely on senior leadership for general oversight and mentorship.This role can be virtual and requires US citizenship.Duties/Responsibilities:Ensure project meets the expected budgetary, scope of work, and scheduling guidelinesMaintain and monitor project plans, project schedules, work hours budgets, travel, and expendituresCreate a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objectiveCreate project reports and invoicing reports aligned with contract requirementsCoordinate and facilitate meetings with all appropriate internal and external groups and personnel to ensure excellent delivery of projectsProvide all necessary data for tracking, planning and project evaluation to ensure data accuracy in project management toolsPrepare documentation and lead client steering committee meetingsEffectively communicate project status and issues to management and present options for issue resolutionWork with senior project manager to apply risk mitigation strategies to the project plan to ensure overall project successEnforce strict change management practices to meet project timelines and client expectationsAssist with contract complianceProvide administrative support as neededOther duties as assignedRequired Skills/Abilities:Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision and provide status and issues to executives and upper managementProven skills in project coordination and project managementStrong initiative and creativity in gathering and analyzing dataAbility to manage multiple priorities, set direction, and solve problems in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and presentation skills, including ability to summarize and concisely share key project information at all levels of the organizationAbility to drive and coordinate the tasks of a large, matrixed project team which is geographically dispersed, including offshore development centersEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in related field or relevant work experience1-2 years project management experienceKnowledge of general business processes for IT professional service firmsCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)Working Conditions:The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some lifting of files, opening cabinets. Bending or standing as necessary.Work Environment:This role is a remote role with up to 20% travel, based on client contract requirements.