Location: Newark Hybrid 3 days onsite
Jr. Project Manager to support our team in delivering impactful projects. In this role youll assist in planning coordinating and monitoring project tasks while gaining handson experience and oversee projects in a dynamic fastpaced environment. The positions primary tasks will include data collection progress tracking communications and collaboration support as well as maintaining project documentation.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Assist in defining project goals scope and timelines in alignment with company and client driven objectives.
- Support the creation maintenance and timely updates of project plans schedules and documentation.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure tasks are on track.
- Assist in the building of client and IT relationships during project interactions.
- Monitor project progress and report updates to senior team members.
- Identify and proactively report and address potential risks or issues including the initial development of mitigation strategies.
- Support the development of project budgets as well as proactive identification of cost overruns.
- Ensure all documentation is uptodate and organized.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall)
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project Planview)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Bachelors degree in business engineering or related field
- Preferred to have PMP Certification with a minimum of 2 years of work experience (or PMBOK trained with an objective to PMP certification and 4 years of work experience)