Hybrid Junior Project Manager

Job Description:

As a PM, you will be responsible for managing 4-5 projects that are expected to drive strategically impactful performance in FY2024.

The position reports to the Senior Project Manager and interacts with project teams and cross-functional leadership across the organization. A successful PM in this role will plan, implement, and finalize intercompany projects according to scope, timeline and budget. The PM will also define the project's objectives, participate in project planning, and lead aspects of quality control throughout each project's life cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines using Asana and Microsoft Office applications (Teams, SharePoint, etc).
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional project meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment among team members across multiple projects.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and proactively suggest and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Regularly communicate project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in project management or relevant role managing consecutive projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Involves executing moderate to difficult analyst tasks, methodologies, tools, and systems.
• Participate in internal/external client and vendor calls to elicit requirements.
• Write and maintain detailed documentation of user requirements and the design/development of systems.
• Ability to adapt plans and priorities in response to changing timelines and project requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools such as Asana.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus but not required.

Junior Project Manager

Dallas

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com