Junior Project Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and well-organized Junior Project Manager to join our team in Munich, Germany. This full-time position involves assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects. You will work closely with senior project managers and various teams to help deliver projects on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business goals. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those aiming to develop a career in project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordinating, and monitoring of project schedules and activities.
• Support senior project managers with managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and allocation of resources.
• Organize meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and document notes and action points.
• Track project progress and provide consistent status updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
• Identify potential project risks and help create mitigation strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and files.
• Support resource planning and assignment of tasks within projects.
• Contribute to process improvements aimed at enhancing project delivery efficiency.
• Handle additional project coordination and administrative duties as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Prior experience in project coordination or administrative roles is advantageous but not compulsory.
• Excellent organizational skills and effective time management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience or familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good command of English; knowledge of German is beneficial but not mandatory.