Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager at VetsEZ

VetsEZ is seeking a Junior Project Manager who will support senior project and program managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of project activities. This role is ideal for an early-career project management professional looking to grow within a structured PMO environment while supporting complex, mission-driven federal programs.

The candidate must reside within the continental US and the role is 100% remote.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project management activities across one or more projects or workstreams
• Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and task tracking artifacts
• Track project milestones, action items, risks, and issues
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including status reports and meeting notes
• Coordinate project meetings, stand-ups, and reviews
• Support communication with team members, stakeholders, and partners
• Assist with change management, dependency tracking, and requirements coordination
• Ensure adherence to project management processes and reporting standards
• Support continuous improvement of PM tools, templates, and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience supporting projects or operational initiatives
• Understanding of core project management concepts (scope, schedule, risks, dependencies)
• Experience with project tracking or collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, SharePoint, Confluence)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Additional Qualifications

• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments
• Experience supporting federal or government IT projects
• CAPM or entry-level project management certification (or coursework toward certification)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• PTO and Federal Holidays
• Corporate-provided Laptop
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Fully Remote Role

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Project Coordination
• Federal Programs
• PMO Environment
• Jira
• MS Project
• SharePoint
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Process Improvement