Junior Project Manager

Westlyn; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlyn in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support initialization, organize milestones, and help the team deliver initiatives efficiently. This office-based role is full-time and Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm.

You will coordinate schedules, prepare status updates, maintain project tracking, and collaborate with team leads. Training on internal systems and procedures will be provided, and we promote equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization and time management.
• Attention to detail and tracking accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating project schedules, task dependencies, and team milestones.
• Prepare status presentations, project charters, and supporting execution documentation.
• Research resource options, task bottlenecks, and timeline dependencies.
• Help organize team calendars, deliverable deadlines, and project scope requirements.
• Draft and proofread project updates, team announcements, and meeting agendas.
• Support the maintenance of project tracking software, risk registers, and action item logs.
• Maintain milestone calendars, stakeholder contact lists, project archives, and digital files.
• Gather information to support weekly progress reports and executive updates.
• Coordinate with team leads to collect deliverables and meet project deadlines.
• Help prepare stand-up meetings, planning workshops, and post-project reviews.
• Track outstanding deliverables and follow up on approvals or missing project inputs.
• Provide administrative support for ongoing operational and client projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Willingness to learn

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Project Manager | Cleveland, OH | Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Office-based | Permanent position

Complex projects need someone who can keep deliverables moving, coordinate team schedules, and make sure resources are allocated at the right time. We’re looking for a Junior Project Manager in Cleveland, OH to support project initialization, organize workflow milestones, and help the team deliver initiatives efficiently.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating project schedules, task dependencies, and team milestones.
• Prepare status presentations, project charters, and supporting execution documentation.
• Research resource options, task bottlenecks, and timeline dependencies.
• Help organize team calendars, deliverable deadlines, and project scope requirements.
• Draft and proofread project updates, team announcements, and meeting agendas.
• Support the maintenance of project tracking software, risk registers, and action item logs.
• Maintain milestone calendars, stakeholder contact lists, project archives, and digital files.
• Gather information to support weekly progress reports and executive updates.
• Coordinate with team leads to collect deliverables and meet project deadlines.
• Help prepare stand-up meetings, planning workshops, and post-project reviews.
• Track outstanding deliverables and follow up on approvals or missing project inputs.
• Provide administrative support for ongoing operational and client projects.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization and time management.
• Attention to detail and tracking accuracy.
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
• Interest in project coordination, operations, strategy, or workflow management.
• Ability to manage strict deadlines and adjust to changing project priorities.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience in project support, operations, customer service, business administration, or coordination is beneficial.

Training will be provided on internal systems, project methodology, and team procedures.

The Details

• Location: Cleveland, OH
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
• Employment: Full-time, permanent
• Work setting: Office-based
• Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience
• Development: Opportunities to develop project management and team leadership skills

If you’re looking for a Junior Project Manager job in Cleveland, OH where you can contribute to key initiatives, develop practical skills, and learn how business projects move from planning to execution.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.

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