About the job
Position Overview
The Junior Project Manager will support the planning, execution, and delivery of IT and website-modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for developing project documentation, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring smooth communication across multiple teams and offices.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of web and platform development lifecycles, and the ability to manage deliverables within defined timelines and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the creation of detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
- Assist in identifying project risks, dependencies, and issues; contribute to mitigation and contingency strategies.
- Monitor and track risks throughout the project lifecycle and maintain accurate documentation of issues, changes, and resolutions.
- Prepare dashboards, reports, and status updates for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support change-management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and workflows.
- Participate in project-closure activities, such as lessons-learned documentation and performance reviews.
- Coordinate communication and activities across multiple offices within Elections.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, version control, and repository updates (e.g., SharePoint, Azure DevOps).
Required Technical & Professional Skills
- Proficiency with project-management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
- Understanding of website development lifecycles, CMS platforms, and integration workflows.
- Solid knowledge of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement and risk management.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized with strong documentation abilities; able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination or project management, preferably in IT or government settings.
- Experience supporting multi-office or cross-department collaboration preferred.
- Certifications such as CAPM, PMP (or in progress), Agile, or SAFe are a plus.
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