Jr Project Manager

Company Description

Job title: Jr Project Manager
Location: Newark, NJ

Job summary:

Jr. Project Manager to support our team in delivering impactful projects. In this role, you’ll assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project tasks while gaining hands-on experience and oversee projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position’s 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 cross-functional 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 up-to-date 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
• Bachelor's 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)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.