Job Description

Job Title: Junior IT Project Manager (Contract)
Location: Radnor, PA (Hybrid Schedule)
Duration: 12+ Months (Long-Term Contract)

Overview:
Our client, a leading organization in the Philadelphia area, is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic IT Project Management Office (PMO) and gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and communication skills to help drive project success through coordination, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support:
  Provide day-to-day support to IT project managers, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, capturing meeting minutes, and distributing key documentation.

• Documentation Management:
  Assist in drafting and maintaining essential project documents such as timelines, status reports, risk logs, and change requests. Ensure version control and accessibility of all materials.

• Communication & Coordination:
  Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and task alignment.

• Project Tracking & Reporting:
  Support progress monitoring by updating schedules, tracking key deliverables, and compiling status reports. Flag any variances or risks to the project manager.

• Meeting Facilitation:
  Coordinate logistics for both virtual and in-person project meetings, ensuring appropriate technology setup and distribution of meeting materials.

• Resource & Budget Monitoring:
  Assist project managers in tracking resource allocation and budget adherence as needed.

• Issue & Risk Management:
  Help maintain logs for project issues, risks, and interdependencies. Ensure timely follow-ups and escalation where appropriate.

• Process Compliance:
  Ensure project activities adhere to internal project management standards, templates, and methodologies.

• General Project Support:
  Handle other administrative and project-related tasks as required to support the IT PMO team.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in an IT project coordination or assistant project manager role

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (preferred)

Work Environment:
This position follows a hybrid schedule, with a mix of remote work and on-site presence in Radnor, PA. Candidates must be local or willing to commute as needed.