Junior Project Manager

About the Role

GuruSchools LLC is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Project Manager based in Charlotte, NC, for a fully remote contract position. This opportunity is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals with up to two years of experience aiming to launch a career in project management. Successful candidates will engage in planning and coordinating projects while collaborating with various teams in a dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and tracking all phases of project activities from start to finish.
• Support senior project managers in preparing project schedules, timelines, and managing resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress to ensure timely completion of milestones and deliverables.
• Organize and coordinate meetings, including setting agendas, recording minutes, and following up on action points.
• Provide consistent updates on project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders and team members.
• Help identify risks, issues, and dependencies within projects and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Work alongside cross-functional teams to facilitate effective project execution.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and dashboards using relevant tools.
• Participate actively in Agile and Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist in ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of practical, academic, or project experience in project management.
• Fundamental knowledge of project management methodologies, including SDLC, Agile, and Scrum.
• Familiarity with project management software like Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, Asana, or Monday.com is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage priorities efficiently and multitask in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools is preferred.

Benefits

• Fully remote work from home arrangement.
• Structured training programs in project management.
• Hands-on real-time project exposure.
• Assistance with resume building and mock interview practice.
• Career advising and placement support.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ongoing mentorship and career development support.