Technology Junior Project Manager Jersey City, NJ
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Job Location:
Jersey, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) one of the worlds leading financial groups. Across the globe were 150000 colleagues striving to make a difference for every client organization and community we serve. We stand for our values building long-term relationships serving society and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worlds most trusted financial group its part of our culture to put people first listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation speed and agility. This means investing in talent technologies and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.Program Overview
The Project Management Academy (PMA) is a 12-month program designed to support analysts to obtain the skills necessary to succeed as an entry level project manager. The program will encompass the following exciting opportunities:
- Participate in a comprehensive project management training that combines industry best-in-class standards along with company specific methodology tools and processes.
- Gain project management skills and knowledge in preparation for the PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
- Rotate within various teams of Information Technology for the Americas such as Enterprise Portfolio Management Office Project Enablement and Control Office and Technology Delivery Office to gain deep understanding of the different groups that MUFG project managers collaborate with the most and to provide an opportunity to jumpstart your network
- Work on projects within various portfolios such as Business Enablement Technology Enterprise Functions Technology Enterprise Information Security and Technology Infrastructure and Operations.
- Receive mentorship from senior project managers and portfolio managers and gain exposure to MUFG executive and senior management.
Position Overview
- A Junior Project Manager will support IT initiatives by driving the creation of key deliverables and coordinating the successful implementation of technology solutions that meet business requirements.
- Primary responsibilities will include:
- Independently lead small to medium-sized projects and manage all related activities including but not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining project artifacts such as work breakdown structures risk and issue logs and meeting materials such as agendas presentations and minutes
- Delivering accurate complete and timely weekly progress reports
- Monitoring and maintaining project financials and forecasts
- Independently lead small to medium-sized projects and manage all related activities including but not limited to:
Start Date: June 2026
Location: Jersey City NJ
Qualifications
- 4-year Bachelors Degree
- Recent college graduate with 0-1 year of work experience
- Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across teams
- Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex issues and develop effective solutions
- Maintains a high level of attention to detail ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables
- Understands processes quickly applies creative thinking and works collaboratively to achieve results
- Adaptable and thrives in environments with high levels of change and uncertainty
- Demonstrates a strong willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth
- Brings a positive enthusiastic attitude and a genuine interest in building a career in project management
- Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster collaboration and continuous improvement
- Proficient in MS Office applications experience with MS Project or equivalent an advantage
- Exposure to basic Financial Services and Project Management concepts a plus
Important Notes
- MUFG will not hire individuals for internships or entry-level positions whose work eligibility is based on their F-1 or other student visa status.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis and would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
The typical base pay range for this role is $75K depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits retirement plans educational assistance and training programs income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities paid maternity and parental bonding leave and paid vacation sick days and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package please click the link below.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (ii) the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment if any.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion gender expression gender identity sex age ancestry marital status protected veteran and military status disability medical condition sexual orientation genetic information or any other status of an individual or that individuals associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal state or local law.Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Bluebeam
- Waterfall
- Basecamp
- Jira
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Project Coordination
About Company
MUFG is a leading global financial group backed by 2,700 locations in over 50 countries and regions, offering comprehensive and tailored financial solutions to our clients worldwide.
