Junior Project Manager

Peyton Resource Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group in San Antonio, TX is seeking an organized Project Manager to provide coordination support for employee-focused initiatives such as recognition, engagement, and leadership programs. You will partner with Business Advisors to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and with quality.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, operations, program administration, or event management.
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, stakeholder communications, action items, and project governance activities.
• Support execution of employee recognition, engagement, leadership, and employee experience programs.
• Coordinate vendors, logistics, communications, and event-related activities.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, executive presentations, and project documentation.
• Track budgets, invoices, and project expenditures.
• Maintain project repositories and support reporting, measurement, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Estimated Experience Level: Early to Mid-Career Project Manager (3-5 years) with strong coordination, communication, and execution capabilities. This role is ideal for someone looking to expand their project management experience while supporting employee-focused programs and experiences.

Position Summary

The Project Manager, provides project management and coordination support for employee-focused initiatives including recognition programs, engagement activities, leadership events, and employee experience projects. This role partners closely with Business Advisors and stakeholders to ensure initiatives are organized, executed effectively, and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role serves as a key execution partner by providing project structure, governance, reporting, coordination, and logistical support across a diverse portfolio of programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, stakeholder communications, action items, and project governance activities.
• Support execution of employee recognition, engagement, leadership, and employee experience programs.
• Coordinate vendors, logistics, communications, and event-related activities.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, executive presentations, and project documentation.
• Track budgets, invoices, and project expenditures.
• Maintain project repositories and support reporting, measurement, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, operations, program administration, or event management.
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting employee engagement, recognition, employee experience, HR, learning, communications, or culture-related initiatives.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or leadership programs.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment.
• Vendor management and budget tracking experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects and events are delivered on time and with high quality.
• Stakeholders are informed, aligned, and supported.
• Program logistics, reporting, and governance are managed effectively.
• Business Advisors gain capacity to focus on strategic planning, consulting, and program design while project execution remains organized and on track.