Junior Project Manager - Remote [NTT DATA]

CareerBeacon; Halifax; Remote; CAD 81,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Junior Project Manager in Halifax, where you'll support diverse project management tasks. This remote role is perfect for individuals eager to collaborate with teams and enhance project delivery. You'll develop project tools, manage schedules, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about project management, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment. Be part of a global leader committed to innovation and excellence in business and technology services, where your contributions will make a difference.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience and proficiency in desktop tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of project management and develop customized tools.
• Communicate effectively with team members and manage project logistics.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

MS Project

Job description

Req ID: 313517

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Junior Project Manager - Remote to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA-NS), Canada (CA).

Day to Day Job Duties:

• Responsible for supporting all aspects of program or project management.
• Develops customized project tools and processes for project teams, e.g., create templates for collecting/reporting information to Project or Program manager.
• Collaborate with the Program or Project Manager, responsible for development of comprehensive plans, critical milestones, managing interdependencies, resources, duration of tasks, and potential risks to release implementation.
• Demonstrates successful communication skills. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively in various forums with different levels of staff ranging from entry level to upper management as well as external vendors.
• Responsible for successfully supporting the management and completion activities associated with ad hoc project assignments, including scheduling project team meetings, capturing key decisions and action items, identifying risks, and managing according to established deliverables and timelines.
• Supports project(s) through its lifecycle. Applies standard project management methodology to plan and track the project.
• Helps maintain the project plan and all related management materials, including a weekly status report.
• Communicates changes to impacted areas effectively and proactively.
• Assists in the development of project-related presentations and communications.
• Responsible for meeting logistics, including ensuring room set-up and distribution of meeting materials.
• Ensures essential meetings are scheduled and copies of project materials are available upon request. Assists Project or Program manager with meeting facilitation as needed.

Minimum Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Lotus Notes, and other desktop tools.
• 3+ years using MS Project or similar project scheduling tool.
• 3+ years of experience in the application of project management principles and project coordination and management skills.

Other Preferred Skills (but not required):

• General understanding of operations or background in healthcare and organizational relationships.
• Knowledge of the Project Management Approach, its tools, processes, and facilities. General understanding of the Business Process Redesign (BPR) methodology, its tools, processes, and facilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and operate under tight deadlines.
• Attentive to detail and ability to follow through to completion.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; results-oriented.
• Strongly motivated and flexible, able to work independently; recognizes 'next steps' with little to no coaching.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and learn through coaching from seasoned PMs.

Salary: CAD $81,500 - $85,500

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.