Junior Technology Project Manager

Accordion•Chicago, NY

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Accordion is a financial consulting firm specializing in private equity, providing value creation services to sponsors and CFOs through data, technology, and AI. With over 1,400 finance and technology experts across 10 global offices, the firm is high-growth and entrepreneurial. The Junior Technology Project Manager (Analyst) will support technology initiatives within Accordion’s Global Technology organization, operating under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager. This role involves taking ownership of small to medium-sized projects, ranging from internal process improvements to the deployment of small-scale enterprise applications. It requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective coordination across teams in a fast-paced, professional services environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging project management professional to gain hands-on experience leading technology initiatives and to build a career in technology project and program management. The position is a hybrid role, ideally based in NYC, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, or Dallas offices, with flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
1–3 years of project coordination or project management experience in a technology environment; experience in a business analyst role also preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, or Microsoft Project
Proficiency in ticket management systems (Jira or Azure DevOps)
High-level understanding of coding platforms and system integrations
Experience in test case creation and QA/UAT testing and experience in process mapping
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously with attention to detail; comfortable in a dynamic, high-performance environment
Experience interacting with cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, and vendors; must have strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Eagerness and self-motivation to learn PM best practices and gain an understanding in technology systems, integration, and flow, with a strong interest in AI tools and technology development
Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth
Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, particularly within the office of the CFO
Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture
Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing)
A self-starter with a strong work ethic
Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization
Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary
A team player, able to work with team members across all levels
Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work
A leader of others; you lead by example

Nice To Haves

PMP or CAPM certification (or progress toward certification)

Responsibilities

Lead small-scale Global Technology projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met
Support the Senior Project Manager on larger, cross-functional projects and assist with project documentation, reporting, and coordination
Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and issue logs; ensure dependencies are tracked and communicated
Coordinate project meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-up with stakeholders
Prepare status updates and progress reports for internal leadership
Collaborate with business and technical teams to document project requirements and validate outcomes
Ensure adherence to established project management processes and frameworks within Global Technology
Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing new tools or methods for efficient project delivery