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Junior Project Manager

@ M C Bank and Trust
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Metairie, Louisiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:coordinating projects, tracking milestones, managing documentation
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree required; 0–2 years project management or coordination experience; familiarity with Agile/Waterfall; proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong organization and communication skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
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Job Description
The Junior Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the organization. Working closely with senior project managers and cross-functional teams, this role is responsible for coordinating project activities, tracking progress, managing documentation, and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in project management.
 
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
  • Assist in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures
  • Coordinate day-to-day project activities and ensure tasks are completed on time
  • Track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines using PM tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project)
  • Support resource allocation and scheduling across project workstreams
 
Stakeholder Communication
  • Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and status update reports
  • Facilitate regular project meetings and follow up on action items
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Escalate risks and issues to the Senior Project Manager in a timely manner
 
Risk & Issue Management
  • Assist in identifying, logging, and monitoring project risks and issues
  • Support the development and tracking of risk mitigation plans
  • Maintain the project risk register and issue log
 
Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including project charters, SOWs, and change logs
  • Produce weekly status reports and project dashboards for leadership review
  • Ensure all project artifacts are version-controlled and stored in the appropriate repositories
 
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 0–2 years of experience in a project management, project coordination role, or related experience
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
 
Preferred
  • CAPM, PMP, or equivalent certification (or actively pursuing)
  • Experience with project management software such as Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or MS Project
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum frameworks and ceremonies
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
 
M C Bank is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.