Job Title: Jr Project Manager
Location: Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois (On-Site)
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support project planning, scheduling, reporting, and cross-functional coordination for a fast-paced business environment. The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination experience, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project schedules, track milestones, and ensure project deliverables are completed on time.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and project documentation using Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Support project planning, budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, and contract administration activities.
- Maintain project documentation, monitor project progress, and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, SAP, and Asset Suite.
- Analyze project data, identify risks, and provide recommendations to improve project performance.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support stakeholder communication, reporting, and overall project coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
Required:
- 1–5 years of Project Management or Project Coordination experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and project tracking.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI.
- Experience with SAP and/or Asset Suite.
- Strong project scheduling, project tracking, and project documentation experience.
- Experience with budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, and contract administration.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
- Customer-focused, collaborative, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.
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