Job Title: Junior IT Project Manager (Contract)Location: Radnor, PA (Hybrid Schedule)Duration: 12+ Months (Long-Term Contract) Overview:Our client, a leading organization in the Philadelphia area, is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic IT Project Management Office (PMO) and gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and communication skills to help drive project success through coordination, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support:Provide day-to-day support to IT project managers, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, capturing meeting minutes, and distributing key documentation.
- Documentation Management:Assist in drafting and maintaining essential project documents such as timelines, status reports, risk logs, and change requests. Ensure version control and accessibility of all materials.
- Communication & Coordination:Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and task alignment.
- Project Tracking & Reporting:Support progress monitoring by updating schedules, tracking key deliverables, and compiling status reports. Flag any variances or risks to the project manager.
- Meeting Facilitation:Coordinate logistics for both virtual and in-person project meetings, ensuring appropriate technology setup and distribution of meeting materials.
- Resource & Budget Monitoring:Assist project managers in tracking resource allocation and budget adherence as needed.
- Issue & Risk Management:Help maintain logs for project issues, risks, and interdependencies. Ensure timely follow-ups and escalation where appropriate.
- Process Compliance:Ensure project activities adhere to internal project management standards, templates, and methodologies.
- General Project Support:Handle other administrative and project-related tasks as required to support the IT PMO team.
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in an IT project coordination or assistant project manager role
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (preferred)
Work Environment:This position follows a hybrid schedule, with a mix of remote work and on-site presence in Radnor, PA. Candidates must be local or willing to commute as needed.