Junior IT Project Manager

Systematix; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Systematix is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager in Irvine, CA to support planning, coordination, and delivery of technology initiatives for a medical technology partner. This hands-on role requires strong organizational skills and experience with Jira and Confluence to keep projects on track.

You will work with senior PMs, technical teams, and business stakeholders through the SDLC, preparing plans, requirements, schedules, and status updates in a fast paced, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years IT project management or project coordination experience.
• Experience supporting technology implementations through multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• Strong experience with Jira and familiarity with Confluence or comparable tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, requirements, task tracking, status reporting, and project documentation.
• Strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects using established PM processes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, requirements, schedules, tasks, and supporting documentation.
• Gather, document, and maintain clear business and technical requirements.
• Lead project meetings with stakeholders and task owners to coordinate activities and follow-up.
• Ensure active and backlog tasks are regularly reviewed, prioritized, and maintained by the team.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SDLC

Job description

We are Systematix and we are currently looking for a Junior IT Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of technology initiatives for one of our Medical Technology partners.

U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders only. No sponsorship or C2C.

Please note: We cannot work Corp-to-Corp (C2C), third-party agencies, or vendors for these positions. These opportunities are available only to candidates who can work directly on a W-2 basis.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Our client is a global leader in medical technology, operating within a highly regulated environment where technology projects must meet both business objectives and rigorous compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will work within the Information Technology organization, supporting the delivery of multiple IT projects from planning and requirements through implementation. Working closely with senior project managers, project owners, technical teams, and business stakeholders, this individual will help ensure projects remain organized, properly documented, and on track.

This is a hands‑on project management role requiring strong organizational and communication skills, experience with Jira and Confluence, and the ability to effectively coordinate activities across multiple stakeholder groups.

ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects using established project management processes and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain project plans, requirements, schedules, tasks, and supporting project documentation.
• Gather, document, and maintain clear and well‑written business and technical requirements.
• Lead project meetings with stakeholders and task owners to coordinate activities, review progress, and ensure appropriate follow‑up.
• Ensure active and backlog tasks are regularly reviewed, prioritized, and appropriately maintained by project team members.
• Support Senior Project Managers and project owners with meeting coordination, task follow‑up, status reporting, and project administration.
• Schedule, prepare for, and support Executive Steering Committee, stakeholder, and project team meetings.
• Monitor day‑to‑day project activities to ensure progress remains aligned with established schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) requirements and ensure required project processes and documentation are completed.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of project updates, status reports, risks, issues, and other information for stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation and ensure information is stored appropriately.
• Use Jira and Confluence to manage project activities, tasks, requirements, documentation, and reporting.
• Help ensure development and project activities align with applicable SOX and FDA requirements.
• Track project risks, issues, dependencies, actions, and decisions and follow up with appropriate owners.
• Capture project lessons learned and share findings with project teams to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and project leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of demonstrated IT project management or project coordination experience.
• Experience supporting technology implementations and projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• Strong experience with Jira and familiarity with Confluence or comparable project collaboration and documentation tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, requirements, task tracking, status reporting, and project documentation.
• Strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to proactively follow up on tasks, actions, and deliverables to maintain project momentum.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to develop clear, accurate, and well‑organized project documentation.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across project teams.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certification.
• Previous IT project management experience within healthcare, medical technology, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
• Experience supporting projects subject to SOX, FDA, or similar regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience working within a formal System Development Lifecycle environment.
• Experience supporting Executive Steering Committees or other senior‑level project governance forums.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is based in Irvine, California and will initially require onsite presence approximately 3‑4 days per week.

The successful candidate will work closely with project leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders and should be comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

AI DISCLOSURE

As part of our recruitment process, Systematix may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with resume screening, candidate matching, and recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

ABOUT SYSTEMATIX

Systematix is a Canadian‑owned Global Consulting and Resourcing firm with nearly 50 years of experience delivering technology solutions to clients across North America and the United Kingdom. We provide the highest‑caliber consulting solutions to a diverse client base across all levels of government and private industry. Systematix is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Systematix, we value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.

Systematix. Solutions Focused. People Driven.