Junior IT Project Manager

Insight Global; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager in Oklahoma City. The role involves supporting the execution of technology projects under the guidance of senior management, coordinating tasks, and ensuring effective communication between technical teams and stakeholders. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or IT support, a basic understanding of IT systems, and a willingness to work on-site 5 days a week. Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, management, or IT support.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies like Agile or Waterfall.
• Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of IT projects.
• Assist with project planning and scheduling.
• Track project milestones and escalate issues as necessary.
• Prepare status reports and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic IT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Smartsheet

Asana

Job description

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or IT support roles
• Basic understanding of IT systems, applications, or infrastructure
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Willingness to work on‑site 5 days a week

Preferred Qualifications but NOT Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working in an enterprise or PMO‑driven environment
• Exposure to SDLC, Agile ceremonies, or change management processes
• Experience using project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana)
• CAPM, PMP (in progress), or Agile certification a plus

Job Summary

The Junior IT Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects under the guidance of senior project managers or PMO leadership. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities, tracking progress, managing documentation, and facilitating communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end execution of IT projects, including applications, infrastructure, and systems initiatives
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and task coordination
• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues; escalate when necessary
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, dashboards, and meeting summaries
• Coordinate meetings, maintain action items, and ensure follow‑through
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including IT, business partners, and vendors
• Support change management, requirements tracking, and documentation efforts
• Assist with budget tracking, purchase requests, and invoice coordination as needed
• Ensure project activities align with IT governance, security, and compliance standards