Junior Project Manager
The Work-Life Group Alexandria, Virginia, United States · $95K–$120K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 11-50 employees
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About the role
The Junior Project Manager will coordinate daily project activities, vendor engagements, and stakeholder communications to support government program implementation. They are responsible for tracking project milestones, managing documentation, and facilitating system deployment and user training.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills with experience in project coordination or customer-facing roles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is required, while familiarity with government operations or software implementation is preferred.
Benefits
Full description
About the role
Serve as the primary Project Manager supporting a government program involving the delivery and implementation of digital document signature capabilities. Coordinate daily project activities, vendor engagement, administrative requirements, and stakeholder communications to support successful execution and alignment with government mission requirements.
What you'll do
- Project Coordination: Manage day-to-day project activities, including planning, scheduling, task tracking, meeting coordination, reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions.
- Government Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for routine project matters, coordinating with government stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate updates, and address operational needs.
- Vendor Coordination: Work directly with the technology vendor to track deliverables, monitor progress, coordinate activities, and help resolve implementation challenges.
- Requirements Management: Gather and document customer requirements, feedback, and requested changes. Coordinate with the appropriate stakeholders to clarify priorities and support implementation.
- Performance Monitoring: Track project milestones, schedules, deliverables, and outstanding issues. Identify potential delays or concerns and elevate matters requiring leadership attention.
- Implementation Support: Coordinate activities related to system deployment, testing, user onboarding, training, and ongoing operational support.
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare project updates, meeting summaries, action-item trackers, status reports, and other documentation required by government and company leadership.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain consistent communication among the government, vendor, and supporting teams to ensure responsibilities, expectations, and next steps are clearly understood.
- Problem Resolution: Identify administrative and operational challenges, coordinate potential solutions, and escalate issues when appropriate.
- Process Improvement: Recommend improvements to project coordination, documentation, communication, and workflows to strengthen program efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Additional Support: Assist with related technology initiatives, special projects, and other program requirements as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments.
- Experience supporting projects, coordinating teams, or working with customers and vendors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common project management tools.
- Ability to work independently on routine assignments while seeking guidance when appropriate.
- Familiarity with government operations, IT services, or software implementation is preferred.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow into greater project management responsibilities.
This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!
We believe great talent comes from many backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, consistent with all applicable laws.
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