Junior Operational Project Manager – Health Sciences
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Operational Project Manager to join our Health Sciences team. This role supports the planning coordination and delivery of operational and client-facing projects across various Health Sciences initiatives. You will work closely with project leads technical experts and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities and operational processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to develop strong project management capabilities within a dynamic science-driven environment.
Job Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Support
- Assist in the planning and execution of Health Sciences projects including timelines deliverables and resource tracking.
- Support project managers with documentation project plans status updates and meeting coordination.
- Monitor project progress and help identify risks delays or operational bottlenecks.
Operational Processes
- Support the optimization and maintenance of operational workflows within the Health Sciences team.
- Help with tracking budgets invoices and internal reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Coordinate meetings take minutes and manage follow-up actions across internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication between scientific teams consultants and operational functions.
Data & Documentation Management
- Maintain accurate project records dashboards and documentation repositories.
- Support quality assurance checks on deliverables and operational artifacts.
- Assist with preparing presentations client materials and internal project summaries.
Qualifications :
Required
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. life sciences public health project management business operations or related).
- Strong organizational timemanagement and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel PowerPoint Teams SharePoint).
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
Preferred
- Experience or internship in project coordination or operational support.
- Exposure to health sciences consulting research or related environments.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project Asana Smartsheet ).
Additional Information :
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefits
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $55000 - $75000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal! J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin
disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation please email and include Applicant Accommodation within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
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- Project Management Lifecycle
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About Company
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attentio ... View more
