Junior Project Manager

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses•Fort Collins, CO

12h•$90,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Junior Project Manager has responsibilities for leading projects on a day-to-day basis. This includes creation of project plans, business cases, design strategies, resource management, budget management, cross-organizational coordination, vendor management, executive communication/reporting, and critical issue resolution and escalations. The junior project manager will rely on senior leadership for general oversight and mentorship. This role can be virtual and requires US citizenship.

Requirements

Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision and provide status and issues to executives and upper management
Proven skills in project coordination and project management
Strong initiative and creativity in gathering an analyzing data
Ability to manage multiple priorities, set direction, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to summarize and concisely share key project information at all levels of the organization
Ability to drive and coordinate the tasks of a large, matrixed project team which is geographically dispersed, including offshore development centers
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or relevant work experience
1-2 years project management experience
Knowledge of general business processes for IT professional service firms
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
US citizenship

Responsibilities

Ensure project meets the expected budgetary, scope of work, and scheduling guidelines
Maintain and monitor project plans, project schedules, work hours budgets, travel, and expenditures
Create a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective
Create project reports and invoicing reports aligned with contract requirements
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with all appropriate internal and external groups and personnel to ensure excellent delivery of projects
Provide all necessary data for tracking, planning and project evaluation to ensure data accuracy in project management tools
Prepare documentation and lead client steering committee meetings
Effectively communicate project status and issues to management and present options for issue resolution
Work with senior project manager to apply risk mitigation strategies to the project plan to ensure overall project success
Enforce strict change management practices to meet project timelines and client expectations
Assist with contract compliance
Provide administrative support as needed
Other duties as assigned