Junior Project Manager

PeoplesBank•Southbridge, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of projects aligned with organizational goals, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role primarily manages low complexity projects while providing coordination support on more complex initiatives under the guidance of senior leadership. The Junior Project Manager partners closely with cross functional teams, maintains detailed project documentation, monitors budgets and timelines, and communicates project status to stakeholders. This position is ideal for a motivated professional with foundational project management experience who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment and is committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Requirements

Associates degree OR one to three years of related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have one year or more project management experience involving business or financial analytical experience.
Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for clear, professional interactions.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Proven capability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
Highly flexible and comfortable adjusting to changing priorities and tasks.
Creative and analytical thinker with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
Meticulous attention to detail combined with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with a Project Management Software tool
Project Management Certification and/or in the process of obtaining certification required

Nice To Haves

Banking, Financial Services and/or related industry preferred.
Experience with Information Security and/or IT preferred.
Experience with Teams and Visio preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
Drives the project forward throughout the project management lifecycle.
Maintain project documentation, including, but not limited to, system configuration, evaluation score cards, business case, charter, requirements, project plans, training plans, data mapping, system mapping, workflow mapping, communication plan, test plans, test scenarios and testing results, risk assessments, authorization and proposed procedures.
Develop, monitor and report on budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
Proactively escalate anticipated project delays, budget issues and other potential threats to project.
Provide executive summaries of project status to Project Sponsor and/or other key stakeholders and scheduled intervals and significant milestones.
Lead and direct the work of others by assigning roles and delegate responsibilities to team members and monitor for completion within set deadlines.
Ensure successful project transition and closure responsibilities to team members and monitor for completion within set deadlines.
Stay abreast of project management industry and technology trends.
Organize periodic celebratory events for project teams at significant milestones or closure.
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.
Other related duties as assigned.