Jr. Project Manager/Coordinator (PMP Required) Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote) Position Type: Contract Duration: Through June 2027 with potential extensions Industry: Government / Healthcare Technology
NOT ACCEPTING 3RD PARTY CANDIDATES, OLNY ACCEPTING AUSTIN BASED CANDIDATES Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented JR Project Manager to support enterprise initiatives within a large healthcare and human services organization. This role is ideal for a project management professional who enjoys coordinating cross-functional efforts, driving accountability, improving processes, and ensuring projects stay on track from initiation through completion.
The Jr. Project Manager will assist with project planning, stakeholder coordination, status reporting, risk management, and process improvement efforts while supporting multiple teams and business units. Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action-item trackers
Coordinate project activities across multiple teams, departments, and stakeholders
Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
Assist with project implementation and operational readiness activities
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong working relationships with internal teams, leadership, vendors, and business partners
Gather requirements, facilitate discussions, and support consensus-building efforts
Communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
Manage expectations and promote collaboration across project teams
Risk & Issue Management
Identify project risks, dependencies, delays, and barriers
Escalate issues when appropriate and recommend mitigation strategies
Track risk logs and support proactive issue resolution
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare status reports, dashboards, meeting notes, and executive summaries
Maintain project documentation including action items, risk registers, and decision logs
Support leadership reporting and project governance activities
Ensure project records remain accurate and up to date
Process Improvement
Analyze business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement
Recommend efficiencies and support implementation of standardized project management practices
Participate in modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Meeting Facilitation & Leadership Support
Facilitate project meetings and working sessions
Track follow-up actions and ensure accountability among project participants
Support leadership teams with planning, coordination, and project execution activities
Required Qualifications
Active PMP Certification (Required)
3+ years of project coordination or project management experience
Experience supporting cross-functional or cross-divisional projects
Experience developing:
Project plans
Timelines
Milestones
Action-item logs
Status reports
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Experience with risk and issue management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience creating executive-level reports and presentations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in large organizations or public sector environments
Experience supporting process improvement initiatives
Exposure to automation, AI, or modernization projects
Experience with:
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Teams
SharePoint
Excel
PowerPoint
Power BI
Visio
Power Automate
Power Apps
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday onsite
Remote Monday and Thursday
Must reside within approximately 50 miles of Austin, Texas
Candidates must currently reside in Texas
Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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