Project Manager

Matricstek Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matricstek Inc. in New York is hiring an entry-level Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of business and technology projects.

You will collaborate with project leads, developers, business analysts and cross‑functional teams to keep work on time, within scope, and aligned with requirements.

The role provides hands-on exposure to PM methodologies, agile ceremonies, and metrics tracking, with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or business operations.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Work with cross-functional teams to track project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, meeting notes, and status updates.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items.
• Identify potential project risks, delays, and dependencies and escalates issues to senior management.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, and challenges to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in resource allocation, task tracking, and workload management.
• Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings.
• Track project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Ensure project deliverables align with quality standards and business objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of business and technology projects. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with an interest in project management methodologies and team collaboration.

The candidate will work closely with project leads, developers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Work with cross-functional teams to track project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, meeting notes, and status updates.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items.
• Identify potential project risks, delays, and dependencies and escalates issues to senior management.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, and challenges to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in resource allocation, task tracking, and workload management.
• Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings.
• Track project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Ensure project deliverables align with quality standards and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or business operations.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn project management tools and methodologies.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of Jira, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of project tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Familiarity with SDLC and software development processes is an advantage.