Junior Project Manager

Jr. Project Manager/Coordinator (PMP Required)

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)

Position Type: Contract

Duration: Through June 2027 with potential extensions

Industry: Government / Healthcare Technology

NOT ACCEPTING 3RD PARTY CANDIDATES, OLNY ACCEPTING AUSTIN BASED CANDIDATES

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented JR Project Manager to support enterprise initiatives within a large healthcare and human services organization. This role is ideal for a project management professional who enjoys coordinating cross-functional efforts, driving accountability, improving processes, and ensuring projects stay on track from initiation through completion.

The Jr. Project Manager will assist with project planning, stakeholder coordination, status reporting, risk management, and process improvement efforts while supporting multiple teams and business units.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action-item trackers

Coordinate project activities across multiple teams, departments, and stakeholders

Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule

Assist with project implementation and operational readiness activities

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong working relationships with internal teams, leadership, vendors, and business partners

Gather requirements, facilitate discussions, and support consensus-building efforts

Communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders

Manage expectations and promote collaboration across project teams

Risk & Issue Management

Identify project risks, dependencies, delays, and barriers

Escalate issues when appropriate and recommend mitigation strategies

Track risk logs and support proactive issue resolution

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare status reports, dashboards, meeting notes, and executive summaries

Maintain project documentation including action items, risk registers, and decision logs

Support leadership reporting and project governance activities

Ensure project records remain accurate and up to date

Process Improvement

Analyze business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement

Recommend efficiencies and support implementation of standardized project management practices

Participate in modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Meeting Facilitation & Leadership Support

Facilitate project meetings and working sessions

Track follow-up actions and ensure accountability among project participants

Support leadership teams with planning, coordination, and project execution activities

Required Qualifications

Active PMP Certification (Required)

3+ years of project coordination or project management experience

Experience supporting cross-functional or cross-divisional projects

Experience developing:

Project plans

Timelines

Milestones

Action-item logs

Status reports

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

Experience with risk and issue management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience creating executive-level reports and presentations

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in large organizations or public sector environments

Experience supporting process improvement initiatives

Exposure to automation, AI, or modernization projects

Experience with:

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Visio

Power Automate

Power Apps

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday onsite

Remote Monday and Thursday

Must reside within approximately 50 miles of Austin, Texas

Candidates must currently reside in Texas

Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Ideal Candidate

PMP-certified project professional

Strong communicator and relationship builder

Highly organized with excellent follow-through

Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Skilled at facilitating meetings and driving accountability

Passionate about process improvement and operational excellence