Junior Project Manager

ION Group • New York, NY

21h

About The Position

Lab49 is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support delivery across complex engineering programs for a leading global financial services client. The role focuses on release governance, Agile execution, and cross-team coordination, ensuring structured and compliant delivery from development through production.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or Scrum roles
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end release lifecycle management including planning, validation, approvals, and deployment governance
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, DevOps, Product) to ensure alignment on sprint and release objectives
• Track and manage dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive escalation and mitigation
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Ensure high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria aligned to Definition of Ready and Definition of Done
• Coordinate production releases and support incident triage, resolution tracking, and post-incident reviews
• Prepare weekly and monthly governance reports covering delivery status, risks, and key metrics
• Drive adherence to SDLC standards, audit requirements, and internal compliance processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed