Jr Project Manager

Apex Systems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Junior Project Manager in Charlotte, NC to support Finance, Modeling and Analytics initiatives. You will coordinate activities, assist with plans, dashboards, and documentation while partnering with Finance, Technology, and Data Analytics teams.

The role emphasizes learning Agile delivery, tracking progress, and communicating with stakeholders. Onsite work 2-4 days a week, with potential consideration for Newport Beach, CA in the future.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, PMO support, or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Exposure to financial services, insurance, actuarial, modeling, or analytics environments.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience creating project documentation, status reports, and meeting notes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities, meetings, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Assist with project plans, status reporting, dashboards, and project documentation.
• Track action items, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and status meetings.
• Support backlog management and work tracking using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Compile project metrics and provide updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and project leads for delivery planning and prioritization.
• Build strong working relationships across business and technical teams.
• Escalate risks and scheduling concerns as needed.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Project coordination

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Time management

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

# Jr Project ManagerApply**Job#: 3055932****Job Description:****Jr Project Manager****Location:** Charlotte, NC (strongly preferred). Candidates should be willing to work onsite in Charlotte 2-4 days per week in the future. Newport Beach, CA will also be considered.**Pay Rate:** $62-66/hr **About the Role**We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support Finance, Modeling, and Analytics initiatives within a highly collaborative and data-driven environment. This role is ideal for an early-to-mid career professional looking to grow their project management skills while partnering with teams across Modeling, Finance, Technology, and Data Analytics. The successful candidate will help coordinate project activities, support Agile delivery processes, track project progress, and facilitate communication across multiple stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to take increasing ownership of projects and workstreams while gaining exposure to enterprise-level modeling, data, and reporting initiatives. **Key Responsibilities*** Coordinate day-to-day project activities, meetings, and deliverables across multiple workstreams* Assist with project plans, status reporting, dashboards, and project documentation* Track action items, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions* Facilitate Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and status meetings* Support backlog management and work tracking using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools* Compile project metrics and provide updates to stakeholders and leadership* Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and project leads to support delivery planning and prioritization* Build strong working relationships across business and technical teams* Escalate risks, blockers, and scheduling concerns as needed* Support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment **Required Qualifications*** 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, PMO support, or a related role* Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience* Exposure to financial services, insurance, actuarial, modeling, or analytics-focused environments* Understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall* Experience creating project documentation, status reports, and meeting notes* Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint* Experience working with project management or work-tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail **Preferred Qualifications*** CAPM, PMP, CSM, or other project management certification* Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)* Familiarity with data and modeling platforms such as Snowflake, Prophet, or Oracle Cloud EPM* Exposure to workforce planning, reporting, analytics, or financial modeling environments* Experience supporting Agile delivery teams **Ideal Candidate*** Organized and detail-oriented* Proactive and self-motivated* Comfortable working with both business and technical teams* Interested in developing a long-term career in project or program management* Able to learn quickly and adapt in a complex, analytics-driven environment *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Charlotte, NC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $62 - $66 per hour