Junior Project Manager
Nexus Consulting
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About the Opportunity
One of Nexus Consulting'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 labs and enterprises to efficiently source, evaluate, and deploy expert talent into AI training workflows at scale.
As this client experiences rapid growth, they are actively seeking a Junior Project Manager to play a crucial role in supporting cross-functional product and engineering initiatives.
Role Overview
We are searching for a highly organized and proactive Junior Project Manager to provide essential support in planning, coordination, and execution across product and engineering teams. This position offers an ideal opportunity for individuals early in their career to gain hands-on exposure to real product development within a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
You will work in close collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Operations teams, contributing to ensuring that projects are well-scoped, clearly tracked, and delivered successfully and 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 Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Stakeholder Management
- Jira
- Linear
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- AI Systems
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's client: Study their mission in advanced human data infrastructure and AI systems.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight project coordination, Agile experience, and exposure to fast-paced or startup environments.
- Showcase tool proficiency: Prepare to demonstrate hands-on experience with project management tools like Jira, Notion, or Linear.
- Emphasize communication skills: Be ready to provide examples of effective stakeholder communication and meticulous documentation.
- Prepare for scenario-based questions: Focus on problem-solving, prioritization, and handling project blockers in a dynamic setting.
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