Jr. Project Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Jr. Project Manager for a Contract job with a client in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The ideal candidate will support project execution, monitor progress against established plans, and work closely with project teams and leadership to ensure initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality expectations. Rate Range: $60/hour to $65/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Jr. Project Manager job responsibilities include:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, timelines, milestones, resource allocations, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure project tasks are completed in accordance with established schedules and business requirements.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, risks, and status reports to project teams, stakeholders, and management.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and status updates.
• Support adherence to project management methodologies, governance standards, and best practices.
• Maintain project records, schedules, budgets, and supporting documentation to ensure project transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare meeting agendas, document action items, and track follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to support project objectives and successful delivery.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Experience supporting projects in a project coordination, project administration, business operations, or project management capacity.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, governance processes, and project lifecycle management.
• Experience creating and maintaining project plans, schedules, status reports, and project documentation.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, or PMO project delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting technology, business transformation, operational improvement, or infrastructure-related projects.
• Familiarity with project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and vendor coordination activities.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Balram.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com

Pay Details: $60.00 to $65.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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