Junior Project Manager

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY is seeking a diligent Project Coordinator to assist in planning, execution, and closing of multiple initiatives. You will create detailed plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage milestones and risks to keep initiatives on track.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, exceptional organization, and strong communication. Proficiency with PM tools (Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, Jira, Trello) and Google Workspace is essential, with CAPM/PMP coursework

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, project management, operations, or a related role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience using project management software such as Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and closing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and task trackers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, document action items, and follow up on deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, roadblocks, or scope changes.
• Communicate project status updates to internal and external stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure information is up to date.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying workflow efficiencies.
• Track project metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
• Assist with resource planning and prioritization across multiple initiatives.
• Work with internal teams to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and business objectives are met.
• Support change management and project implementation activities as new initiatives are launched.

Skills

Project Coordination

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

CAPM Certification

PMP Certification Coursework

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

ClickUp

Jira

Trello

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

• Assist in planning, executing, and closing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and task trackers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, document action items, and follow up on deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, roadblocks, or scope changes.
• Communicate project status updates to internal and external stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure information is up to date.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying workflow efficiencies.
• Track project metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
• Assist with resource planning and prioritization across multiple initiatives.
• Work with internal teams to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and business objectives are met.
• Support change management and project implementation activities as new initiatives are launched.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, project management, operations, or a related role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience using project management software such as Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.
• [Optional] CAPM certification or coursework toward PMP certification.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project coordination and management, with a strong focus on planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives. Proficient in utilizing project management software and maintaining organized documentation to support process improvements and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Coordination
• Project Management Software
• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Task Tracking
• Risk Identification
• Metrics Tracking
• Workflow Efficiency

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Detail-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAPM Certification
• PMP Certification Coursework

Industry Keywords

• Cross-Functional Teams
• Change Management
• Project Implementation
• Stakeholder Communication
• Process Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Asana
• Monday.com
• ClickUp
• Jira
• Trello