Junior IT Project Manager

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager for its delivery team. You will coordinate client IT projects from onboarding through deployment, serving as the main contact for clients and ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.

The role fits someone from Customer Success, Account Management, or Project Coordination who wants formal project management exposure in a technical setting. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a client-facing role such as Customer Success, Account Management, Project Coordination, or IT support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-first demeanor.
• Experience maintaining project documentation, timelines, or status reports.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, calls, and check-ins with clients and internal teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to identify issues early, escalate appropriately, and keep projects on track.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, Teams, and project tracking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day execution of client IT projects, including scheduling, task tracking, resource coordination, and milestone management.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing regular status updates and proactively addressing concerns.
• Coordinating internal resources including engineers, technicians, and third-party vendors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, risk logs, and meeting notes.
• Facilitating project kickoff calls, status meetings, and closeout reviews with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and escalating project risks, blockers, and scope changes in a timely manner; supporting the transition to managed services.
• Contributing to process improvement by capturing lessons learned and recommending workflow enhancements.
• Assisting senior project managers with larger or more complex engagements as needed.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Communication skills

Organized

Project coordination

Microsoft 365 / Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Project tracking tools

Job description

A growing Managed Services Provider based in Douglasville, PA is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager to join its delivery team. In this role, you will coordinate and manage the execution of client-facing IT projects — from onboardings and infrastructure rollouts to software deployments and technology migrations. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timelines are met, stakeholders are informed, and deliverables are completed to a high standard.

This position is a strong fit for someone coming out of a Customer Success, Account Management, or Project Coordinator role who is ready to take the next step into formal project management within a technical environment. You do not need to be deeply technical, but you should be comfortable working alongside engineers and translating project status into clear, business-friendly communication for clients. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and takes genuine pride in delivering a great client experience.

The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated equitably and with respect.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in a client-facing role such as Customer Success, Account Management, Project Coordination, or IT support
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-first demeanor
• Experience maintaining project documentation, timelines, or status reports
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, calls, and check-ins with clients and internal teams
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through
• Ability to identify issues early, **escalate** appropriately, and keep projects on track
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, Teams, and project tracking platforms

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience working at or with a Managed Services Provider or technology company
• Exposure to IT project types such as network deployments, cloud migrations, Microsoft 365 rollouts, or hardware refreshes
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Waterfall or Agile/Scrum
• Experience using project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, ConnectWise Manage, or similar
• Understanding of basic IT concepts including networking, endpoints, servers, and cloud environments
• CAPM, CompTIA Project+, or working toward a PMP certification is a plus
• Experience creating client-facing project plans, status updates, and post-project summaries

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing day-to-day execution of client IT projects, including scheduling, task tracking, resource coordination, and milestone management
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing regular status updates and proactively addressing concerns
• Coordinating internal resources including engineers, technicians, and third-party vendors to ensure timely project delivery
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation including scopes of work, project plans, risk logs, and meeting notes
• Facilitating project kickoff calls, status meetings, and closeout reviews with clients and internal stakeholders
• Identifying and escalating project risks, blockers, and scope changes in a timely mannerSupporting the transition from project completion to ongoing managed services by coordinating handoffs to the service delivery and account management teams
• Contributing to process improvement efforts by capturing lessons learned and recommending workflow enhancements
• Assisting senior project managers with larger or more complex engagements as needed

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Project Coordination & Execution
• 30% Client Communication & Relationship Management
• 20% Documentation, Reporting & Scheduling
• 10% Internal Team Coordination & Process Improvement

Daily Responsibilities

• 35% Managing active project tasks, timelines, and resource schedules
• 30% Client-facing communication — calls, emails, status updates, and meeting facilitation
• 20% Project documentation, note-taking, and progress reporting
• 15% Internal coordination with engineers, leadership, and vendors

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for growth into a Senior Project Manager or Program Manager role
• Support for professional development and project management certifications
• Exposure to a wide variety of IT environments and technologies across a diverse client base
• A team-oriented culture that values communication, accountability, and continuous improvement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.