Junior Project Manager

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Job Title: Junior Project Manager

Location-Type: Remote (9–5 EST schedule)

Start Date Is: ASAP

Duration: 6-month W2 contract

Compensation Range: $25-35/h w2

Job Description:
We are hiring a Junior Project Manager for a 6-month W2 contract. This is a remote position requiring EST business hours (9am–5pm). The Junior Project Manager will assist with planning, coordination, reporting, and documentation to support project delivery. The role involves using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Asana, or Trello .

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support senior project managers in defining project scope, objectives, schedules, and budgets
• Create and manage Jira issues and Confluence project updates
• Schedule meetings, track milestones, and document risks/issues
• Prepare project status reports for management and clients
• Maintain project documentation and ensure quality standards
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, clients, and team members

Requirements (Must-Haves):

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
• 0-5 years of experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with project management software and tools (Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, MS Project)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must live in EST or CST
  
  

Nice to Haves (Preferred):

• CAPM certification (Certified Associate in Project Management)
• CSM certification (Certified Scrum Master)
• Equivalent work experience in Agile or Scrum environments