Junior Project Manager
Nexus Consulting
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About the Opportunity
Our client is revolutionizing AI systems by building advanced human data infrastructure. Their cutting-edge platform empowers leading AI labs and enterprises to seamlessly source, evaluate, and deploy expert talent for AI training workflows at scale. As they experience rapid growth, they are 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 facilitate planning, coordination, and execution across product and engineering teams. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience in real product development within a dynamic startup environment. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Operations teams to ensure projects are well-scoped, transparently tracked, and delivered efficiently 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 Methodology
- Scrum
- Jira
- Stakeholder Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's vision: Study their mission in advanced human data infrastructure and AI.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in project coordination, Agile methodologies, and startup environments.
- Showcase tool proficiency: Emphasize your hands-on experience with Jira, Linear, Notion, or Slack.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Focus on examples demonstrating proactivity, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrate passion for AI/SaaS: Express genuine interest in AI, SaaS products, and technology during your interviews.
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