Junior Project Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of technology projects. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of project management principles, experience working with cross-functional teams, and practical knowledge of using Jira for project tracking and coordination.

This role is suited for someone who is organized, communicative, and eager to grow their project management skills while contributing to the successful delivery of digital solutions and initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Coordination

Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating project activities to ensure timely and successful delivery.

Track project milestones, deliverables, timelines, and dependencies.

Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and priorities.

Project Tracking and Documentation

Utilize Jira to monitor project progress, manage tasks, track issues, and maintain visibility of project deliverables.

Maintain accurate project documentation, status reports, meeting notes, and action items.

Monitor task assignments and follow up on outstanding activities to ensure timely completion.

Team and Stakeholder Communication

Facilitate project discussions, meetings, and coordination activities.

Communicate project updates, risks, blockers, and concerns to relevant stakeholders.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, designers, and business stakeholders.

Project Monitoring and Support

Identify potential project risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and escalate concerns when necessary.

Support the implementation of Agile practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Help ensure that project activities remain aligned with established timelines, scope, and quality expectations.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

At least 1-2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a similar role is preferred.

Practical experience using Jira for project tracking, task management, and team coordination is required.

Basic understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum, and software development life cycles (SDLC).

Strong organizational, time management, and coordination skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.