Jr. Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the successful execution of various projects. In this role, you will work closely with senior project managers, applying project management methodologies and tools to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in project management within a collaborative team environment, where your contributions will directly impact project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in project coordination or management roles.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of internal and external projects.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Tools

Job description

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Job Description

As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the successful execution of internal and external projects by assisting in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities. Working closely with senior project managers, you will apply project management methodologies, tools, and best practices while developing strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

Desired Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 0-2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or related roles (internships included).

• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).

• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project management tools is a plus.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to dynamic project needs.

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and capable of applying project management best practices.

Additional Information

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• CAPM certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus but not mandatory.