Job Description

Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is seeking a Junior Project Manager with our client in Jersey City, NJ.

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager, to support business initiatives within a fast-paced, high-expectation financial services environment. The ideal candidate brings experience managing deliverables, timelines, and executive-level reporting, and thrives under pressure with tight deadlines and quick turnarounds. This is a non-IT focused role requiring strong coordination, communication, and execution skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and track project deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality completion
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting, dashboards, and metrics
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution
• Monitor progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies
• Support multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure quick turnaround on requests and project updates
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior leadership

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in project management or coordination, preferably in financial services
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing timelines, deliverables, and reporting
• Ability to produce executive-ready materials
• Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools

Work Environment:

• 4 days onsite in a fast-paced, high-performance setting
• 1 day remote flexibility

The base hourly range for this contract position is $65-$95 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors.

Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

In some cases, Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company uses generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. If you have any questions, please contact us by clicking here.