Junior Project Manager

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Junior Project Manager leading federal projects in a healthcare/life sciences SDVOSB services company. Coordinates internal teams for program success and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage delivery activities across one or more federal task orders, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned deliverables, coordinating efforts across internal teams, stakeholders, and federal customers.
Support strategic business process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and delivery effectiveness.
Contributes to the development and maintenance of project schedules, cost frameworks, status reporting, and documentation for current and future federal programs.
Collaborate closely with the Deliverables Manager, Program Leads, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverable expectations.
Develop and maintain ad hoc reports, dashboards, and tracking documentation to support internal reviews and ensure federal compliance requirements are met.
Monitor project risks, identify potential issues proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful program execution.
Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders, leadership, and project teams to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices across program management operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Business, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in project management, program management, or business operations support.
Understanding project and program management principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
Experience supporting federal government contracts, task orders, or compliance-driven environments preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience interacting with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project tracking tools, and reporting platforms.
PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or other project management certification is a plus.
Experience with federal compliance reporting and contract deliverable management.
Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogram managementbusiness operationsanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsfederal compliance reportingcontract deliverable managementAgile methodologyWaterfall methodology

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationtransparencyaccountabilityleadershipstrategic thinkingtime managementadaptabilityteam-orientedcustomer interaction

Certifications

PMPCAPMScrum Master