Junior Project Manager

About the Opportunity at Elevate Recruitment's Client

One of Elevate Recruitment's clients is at the forefront of building advanced human data infrastructure, specifically designed to power next-generation AI systems. Their innovative platform empowers leading AI laboratories and enterprises to efficiently source, evaluate, and deploy expert talent into AI training workflows at an extensive scale.

This rapidly expanding client is actively seeking a Junior Project Manager to play a crucial role in supporting cross-functional product and engineering initiatives.

Role Overview: Junior Project Manager

We are searching for a highly organized and proactive Junior Project Manager to provide essential support for planning, coordination, and execution across dynamic product and engineering teams. This position is perfectly suited for an individual early in their career who is eager to gain hands-on exposure to real product development within a fast-paced, startup environment.

As a Junior Project Manager, you will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Operations teams. Your efforts will be key in ensuring that projects are well-scoped, clearly tracked, and delivered successfully and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support comprehensive project planning and execution across both product and engineering teams.
• Break down complex requirements into actionable tasks and diligently maintain sprint boards and backlogs.
• Track critical deadlines and proactively follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
• Document all project decisions, updates, and action items clearly and accurately.
• Identify potential blockers early in the process and escalate them appropriately to prevent delays.
• Coordinate essential meetings, stand-ups, and sprint ceremonies to maintain project momentum.
• Maintain informative project dashboards and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility.
• Help ensure strong alignment and collaboration between product, design, and engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or other related roles.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and exceptional time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in English.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable and adaptable when operating in fast-moving, evolving environments.
• Possess a proactive mindset coupled with a strong sense of ownership.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with project management and communication tools such as Jira, Linear, Notion, monday.com, or Slack.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a startup, product, or engineering environment.
• A basic understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• A genuine interest in AI, SaaS, or other technology products.

Key skills/competency

• Project Coordination
• Agile Methodologies
• Sprint Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Time Management
• Jira
• Notion
• SDLC
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail