Junior Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Norwalk, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,424,000 - 131,809,000; Full time

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association is seeking a detail-oriented project management/operations professional to drive cross-functional initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and analyze data to support strategic decisions.

Candidates should have 2+ years in related roles, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and familiarity with SQL/BigQuery. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with experience in ecommerce, travel, or marketplace operations considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management, operations, business operations, program coordination, consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and driving progress across teams with competing priorities.
• Strong experience working with Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivots, and data organization.
• Experience running data pulls and performing analysis to support operational or business decisions.
• Experience with SQL, BigQuery, or similar querying/reporting tools preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• E-commerce, travel, marketplace, or operational compliance experience is a plus.

Skills

Project management

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Accountability

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

BigQuery

Job description

Pay Rate: $40/hr on w2

Competencies / Skills

• Excellent project management, prioritization, and organizational skills -
• Outstanding attention to detail, with the ability to track both big-picture goals and small executional details at the same time
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into relevant business insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively across varied teams and levels of seniority
• Ability to synthesize complex or technical input from multiple stakeholders into clear summaries, actions, and recommendations
• Strong follow-through and accountability mindset; comfortable chasing updates and driving closure on open items
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and multiple concurrent projects
• Highly disciplined work habits and a professional "get it done" attitude
• Adaptable to new systems, tools, and processes, and quick to learn unfamiliar subject matter
• Collaborative, low-ego team player who can work effectively with subject matter experts without needing to be the expert themselves
• Strong written communication skills, including experience creating structured project updates, meeting notes, trackers, and documentation

Role Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in project management, operations, business operations, program coordination, consulting, or a related analytical role
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects from planning through execution
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and driving progress across teams with competing priorities
• Strong experience working with Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivots, and data organization
• Experience running data pulls and performing analysis to support operational or business decisions
• Experience with SQL, BigQuery, or similar querying/reporting tools preferred
• Experience maintaining project trackers, action logs, status reports, or similar project management documentation
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience preferred
• E-commerce, travel, marketplace, or operational compliance experience is a plus.