Junior Project Manager
Nexus Consulting
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About the Opportunity at Nexus Consulting
Nexus Consulting is partnering with a client building advanced human data infrastructure for next-generation AI systems. Their platform enables leading AI labs and enterprises to source, evaluate, and deploy expert talent into AI training workflows at scale. As they grow rapidly, they are looking for a Junior Project Manager to support critical cross-functional product and engineering initiatives.
Role Overview: Junior Project Manager
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Junior Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution across product and engineering teams. This role offers an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on exposure to real product development within a fast-paced startup environment. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Operations teams to ensure projects are well-scoped, clearly tracked, and delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project planning and execution across product and engineering teams.
- Break down requirements into actionable tasks and maintain sprint boards and backlogs.
- Track deadlines and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
- Document project decisions, updates, and action items.
- Identify blockers early and escalate appropriately.
- Coordinate meetings, stand-ups, and sprint ceremonies.
- Maintain project dashboards and reporting for leadership visibility.
- Help ensure alignment between product, design, and engineering teams.
Required Qualifications
- 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or related roles.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Comfort operating in fast-moving environments.
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership mentality.
- Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Linear, Notion, monday.com, or Slack.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a startup, product, or engineering environment.
- Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Interest in AI, SaaS, or technology products.
Key skills/competency
- Project Coordination
- Agile Methodology
- Stakeholder Management
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Jira
- Scrum
- Product Development
- Engineering Support
- AI Systems
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's mission: Study their client's focus on AI data infrastructure and Nexus Consulting's values, client successes, and company culture.
- Tailor your resume for project coordination: Highlight experience with Agile, project tracking tools like Jira, and cross-functional team support. Emphasize organizational and communication skills.
- Showcase your proactive mindset: Prepare examples demonstrating your ability to identify blockers, manage priorities, and drive tasks to completion in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrate startup acumen: Discuss your interest in AI, SaaS, or technology, and how your skills translate to a fast-paced product development setting.
- Prepare for behavioral interviews: Focus on questions about teamwork, problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and adapting to change in a junior project management context.
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