Junior Project Manager

ion design

New York, NYFull-timePosted 2mo agoStill listed 3 days ago

New York, NYFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation

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Location

New York, NY

Schedule

Full-time

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Job overview

ion design is hiring a Junior Project Manager. Lab49 is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support delivery across complex engineering programs for a leading global financial services client. The role focuses on release governance, Agile execution, and cross-team coordination, ensuring structured and compliant delivery from development through production.

Key focus areas include Support end-to-end release lifecycle management including planning, validation, approvals, and deployment governance, Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, DevOps, Product) to ensure alignment on sprint and release objectives, and Track and manage dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive escalation and mitigation.

Successful candidates bring 2–5 Years Project Coordination Experience. Important skills include Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Jira, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred (not required): Release Lifecycle Management, Cross-Functional Team Coordination, Dependency Management, and Risk Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Agile MethodologiesSDLCJiraConfluenceExcelPowerPointCommunicationOrganizationStakeholder ManagementRelease Lifecycle ManagementCross-Functional Team CoordinationDependency ManagementRisk ManagementIssue ManagementAgile Ceremonies FacilitationUser Story QualityAcceptance Criteria AlignmentProduction Release CoordinationIncident TriageResolution TrackingPost-Incident ReviewsGovernance Report PreparationSDLC Standards AdherenceAudit Requirements AdherenceInternal Compliance Processes Adherence

Qualifications

2-5 Years Project Coordination Experience2-5 Years Scrum Roles Experience

Full job description

Lab49 is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support delivery across complex engineering programs for a leading global financial services client. The role focuses on release governance, Agile execution, and cross-team coordination, ensuring structured and compliant delivery from development through production.

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end release lifecycle management including planning, validation, approvals, and deployment governance
Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, DevOps, Product) to ensure alignment on sprint and release objectives
Track and manage dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive escalation and mitigation
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Ensure high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria aligned to Definition of Ready and Definition of Done
Coordinate production releases and support incident triage, resolution tracking, and post-incident reviews
Prepare weekly and monthly governance reports covering delivery status, risks, and key metrics
Drive adherence to SDLC standards, audit requirements, and internal compliance processes

Required Qualifications

2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or Scrum roles
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle
Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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