Junior Project Manager (IT Software)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to support the planning and execution of technology projects. You will assist in coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project progress, managing documentation, and ensuring adherence to development processes. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who want to grow into a full ownership Project Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Assist in defining project scope, timelines, deliverables, and task assignments.

• Support senior PMs or Engineering Leads in maintaining project plans and sprint schedules.

• Ensure tasks and milestones are clearly tracked in project management tools (e.g., Jira).

Progress Tracking

• Monitor daily progress of tasks and report status updates.

• Identify potential delays or blockers and escalate to the PM or relevant stakeholders.

• Track sprint commitments and ensure timely follow-up.

Risk & Issue Support

• Help identify project risks and document mitigation plans.

• Maintain issue logs and ensure action items are followed up.

• Coordinate basic incident communication when needed.

Meeting & Communication Facilitation

• Organize sprint ceremonies (stand-up, planning, review, retrospective).

• Prepare meeting notes and ensure action items are clearly documented.

• Provide clear status updates to stakeholders.

Process & Quality Support

• Ensure teams follow defined Agile/Scrum processes.

• Track compliance with code review, testing, and deployment workflows.

• Suggest process improvements based on observations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation and dashboards.

• Prepare weekly status reports.

• Assist in post-project retrospectives and documentation of lessons learned.

Job Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in IT Software Project Management, or software team support.

• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum practices.

• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar.

• Good understanding of CI/CD and deployment workflow is a plus.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up discipline.

• Basic risk identification and reporting capability.

Soft Skills

• Ownership: Proactive in tracking tasks and following up on commitments.Takes responsibility for assigned coordination areas.

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication.Comfortable interacting with software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders.

• Learning Mindset: Open to feedback and eager to grow into a full Project Manager role.

• Adaptability: Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Gain

• Structured mentorship from experienced Project Managers.

• Exposure to real-world software delivery lifecycle.

• Growth path toward Project Manager / Program Manager roles.

• Hands-on experience in Agile delivery and cross-functional coordination.