Jr Project Manager

Ceragon•Richardson, TX

About The Position

The Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager primarily provides project coordination and PMO support across the portfolio. The role focuses on governance, reporting, purchasing support, system/data hygiene, and documentation control, while also supporting basic project management activities (planning support, tracking, risk/issue logging, and driving follow-ups) for assigned initiatives. This position ensures process compliance in internal systems, drives timely budget and purchasing approvals, maintains accurate project documentation, and communicates consolidated status to stakeholders while partnering cross-functionally with PMs, SCM, Finance, and Vendor Management.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in project coordination, PMO, operations, or administrative support for project teams.
Proficiency with portfolio/project systems (e.g., InSide) and ERP/procurement tools (e.g., Oracle EBS) with strong data hygiene practices.
Basic understanding of project management concepts (scope, schedule, cost, RAID, change control) and comfort applying them to tracking and coordination activities.
Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and familiarity with PowerPoint/Word; Power BI is a plus.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with PMs, Finance, SCM, and Vendor Management.

Nice To Haves

Operational, results-oriented mindset with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable working with budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking.
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across cultures and functions.
Confidence facilitating meetings, documenting decisions, and tracking action items to closure.
Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues early and propose solutions.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and adjust plans based on business events.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort communicating with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

Coordinate assigned projects or workstreams by supporting the Project Manager with schedules, action tracking, and follow-ups to keep work moving.
Maintain project plans, milestones, and deliverables in coordination with PMs and team leads; ensure updates are captured in the appropriate tools.
Track RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and change impacts; maintain logs, capture owners/due dates, and escalate items that need decisions.
Facilitate project routines (kickoffs, working sessions, status meetings) by preparing agendas, capturing notes/decisions, and driving action items to closure.
Prepare consolidated status updates and stakeholder communications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the Project Manager.
Manage timesheet reporting and weekly controls; follow up with teams to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
Produce weekly and bi-weekly portfolio and project reports (e.g., status, backlog, invoicing, cost consumption) and send PM/stakeholder notifications.
Track schedule, scope, and budget data for assigned projects/workstreams; identify variances, flag risks, and coordinate follow-ups with owners.
Coordinate project closure support activities and reporting; validate milestone completion, ensure deliverables are filed, and confirm final data accuracy.
Maintain system hygiene and ensure timely project updates, including dates, milestones, and required fields across tools.
Execute governance processes for project setup, milestone creation/updates, documentation control, and system notifications (e.g., InSide).
Ensure audit and required documentation is uploaded and maintained in the system, including file migration per project as needed.
Trigger and track purchase requests (PRs) and related approvals per governance requirements; proactively mitigate delays.
Support additional governance activities such as warehousing/stock migration tasks (as defined) and milestone closure validations.
Provide purchasing support during periods of high demand, coordinating with SCM/Procurement to ensure timely processing.
Perform budget troubleshooting and resolve related issues in partnership with Finance and PMs.
Support data corrections, system access/issues, and process questions related to project setup, purchasing, and reporting.
Provide timesheet support to PMs and team members and ensure compliance with reporting timelines.
Support PMs with file migration, milestone closure, and other administrative activities required to keep projects moving.