Jr. Project Manager

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY


The Intersect Group is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support a critical Hire to Retire transformation workstream. This role will play a key part in coordinating project activities, maintaining project plans, tracking deliverables, and supporting successful execution across multiple stakeholders and teams.


The ideal candidate will work closely with Project Managers, PMO leadership, HR stakeholders, and business leaders to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, proactive communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain and update project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies within Smartsheet
• Track project deliverables, risks, issues, action items, and project progress
• Coordinate activities and communications across Project Managers, PMO teams, and business stakeholders
• Facilitate project status meetings and document meeting notes, decisions, and follow up actions
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates
• Monitor project timelines and proactively identify potential risks, delays, or resource constraints
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, organized, and aligned with PMO standards
• Support stakeholder communication, resource tracking, and project administration activities
• Escalate project concerns, blockers, and risks to leadership when appropriate


KEY REQUIREMENTS
• 1 to 3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a related business operations role
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Hands on experience managing project plans, schedules, and reporting using Smartsheet
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Experience supporting HR, workforce, talent management, business transformation, or enterprise change initiatives preferred
• Understanding of project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid approaches
• Experience working within a PMO environment and following project governance standards preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
• High attention to detail, strong follow through, and a proactive approach to problem solving


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience supporting Hire to Retire, Human Capital Management, HR Transformation, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or related workforce initiatives
• Familiarity with PMO governance, reporting processes, and project controls
• CAPM certification or progress toward PMP certification
• Experience supporting enterprise transformation programs involving multiple business functions


WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
• Maintain accurate and up to date project plans and schedules within Smartsheet
• Deliver timely and reliable project reporting to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure project risks, issues, and dependencies are tracked and escalated appropriately
• Support effective coordination between Project Managers, PMO leadership, HR teams, and business stakeholders
• Help keep project milestones on schedule and aligned with organizational objectives


WHY JOIN THIS OPPORTUNITY
• Opportunity to support a highly visible enterprise transformation initiative
• Exposure to senior business leaders, HR teams, and PMO leadership
• Collaborative and team oriented environment focused on professional growth
• Hands on experience with project governance, stakeholder management, and transformation delivery