Jr Project Manager

Jr Project ManagerWe are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support Finance, Modeling, and Analytics initiatives within a highly collaborative and data-driven environment. This role is ideal for an early-to-mid career professional looking to grow their project management skills while partnering with teams across Modeling, Finance, Technology, and Data Analytics.The successful candidate will help coordinate project activities, support Agile delivery processes, track project progress, and facilitate communication across multiple stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to take increasing ownership of projects and workstreams while gaining exposure to enterprise-level modeling, data, and reporting initiatives.Location: Charlotte, NC (strongly preferred). Candidates should be willing to work onsite in Charlotte 2-4 days per week in the future. Newport Beach, CA will also be considered.Pay Rate: $62-66/hrKey Responsibilities:Coordinate day-to-day project activities, meetings, and deliverables across multiple workstreamsAssist with project plans, status reporting, dashboards, and project documentationTrack action items, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisionsFacilitate Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and status meetingsSupport backlog management and work tracking using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar toolsCompile project metrics and provide updates to stakeholders and leadershipPartner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and project leads to support delivery planning and prioritizationBuild strong working relationships across business and technical teamsEscalate risks, blockers, and scheduling concerns as neededSupport multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentRequired Qualifications:3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, PMO support, or a related roleBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experienceExposure to financial services, insurance, actuarial, modeling, or analytics-focused environmentsUnderstanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or WaterfallExperience creating project documentation, status reports, and meeting notesStrong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointExperience working with project management or work-tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or MS ProjectAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detailPreferred Qualifications:CAPM, PMP, CSM, or other project management certificationExperience with Azure DevOps (ADO)Familiarity with data and modeling platforms such as Snowflake, Prophet, or Oracle Cloud EPMExposure to workforce planning, reporting, analytics, or financial modeling environmentsExperience supporting Agile delivery teamsIdeal Candidate:Organized and detail-orientedProactive and self-motivatedComfortable working with both business and technical teamsInterested in developing a long-term career in project or program managementAble to learn quickly and adapt in a complex, analytics-driven environment