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Junior Project Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Metairie, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Overview
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
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management Information Technology or a related field
- 02 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
