Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager Junior Project Manager Birmingham, Alabama Onsite Contract $24/hr - $31/hr Join an expanding PMO in Birmingham, AL as an onsite Junior Project Manager. Ideal candidates have prior experience managing project schedules and have completed formal project management training. In this developmental role, you will gain exposure to all aspects of project, program, and portfolio management, providing operational, administrative, and coordination support to the PMO. This position is perfect for candidates looking to grow into project, program, or portfolio management roles. Expect to take on a variety of responsibilities as you contribute to the success and maturity of the PMO.

Contract Duration:

8 months Required Skills & Experience Formal PM training including previous PM responsibilities Bachelor's degree 2 - 5 years of experience in Project Management Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Desired Skills & Experience Exposure to PPM tools Exposure to portfolio or enterprise PMO environments Exposure to Power BI for reporting and analytics Desire to obtain Project management certification or progress toward certification What You Will Be Doing Provide administrative support including scheduling, agendas, meeting minutes, and action tracking Maintain PMO standards, templates, documentation, and governance artifacts Support portfolio intake, reviews, and steering committee activities Assist with PMO communications and reporting cadence Assist the PMO administrator with OnePlan duties as needed. Maintain accurate project, program, portfolio, and resource data Support user onboarding, access, and training Generate reports and dashboards to support leadership decision-making Program & Project Coordination Support project and program managers with planning and reporting Track risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones Coordinate cross-project activities and resource needs Assist with demand management and portfolio visibility Professional Development Participate in PMO training, mentorship, and Community of Practice activities Develop project management competencies across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methods Support or manage low-risk initiatives under PMO supervision You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Dental & Orthodontia Benefits Vision Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options Paid Sick Time Leave Legal and Identity Protection Plans Pre-tax Commuter Benefit 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Specialization:

Project Management