Junior Project Manager

Job Description – Junior Project Manager

Location: Kothrud, Pune
Shift Timing: 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Role Type: Full-time
Department: Operations / Client Management

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, organised and driven Junior Project Manager who can take ownership of project coordination, manage client expectations and ensure smooth execution of deliverables.

This is a client-facing role that requires exceptional communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills. The ideal candidate should be a go-getter who can take initiative, follow through on commitments, manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to closure without constant supervision.

The role is suited for someone who enjoys interacting with clients, coordinating with internal teams and taking responsibility for getting things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, understand their requirements, provide timely updates and maintain strong professional relationships.
  
• Project Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure projects are executed as planned and deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.
  
• Communication & Follow-ups: Proactively communicate project progress, track pending actions and ensure timely follow-ups with all stakeholders.
  
• Task & Timeline Management: Monitor project schedules, identify delays and ensure that commitments and deadlines are met.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Build effective working relationships with clients, team members and leadership to ensure smooth project execution.
  
• Problem solving: Identify potential roadblocks, take ownership of resolving issues and escalate matters appropriately when required.
  
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear records of project updates, meeting discussions, action items and deliverables.
  
• Process Improvement: Identify gaps in coordination and communication and suggest practical improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  
• Accountability: Take end-to-end ownership of assigned responsibilities and ensure that no task or commitment falls through the cracks.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Excellent organisational, coordination and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
  
• Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
  
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
• Ability to take ownership and drive tasks independently.
  
• Confident, professional and solution-oriented approach.
  
• Go-getter attitude with a strong sense of accountability.
  
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage changing priorities.
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
  
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, client management, operations, business coordination or a similar role.
  
• Experience in a client-facing environment will be an advantage.
  
• Candidates with strong communication and management capabilities are encouraged to apply, irrespective of their industry background.
  

What We Look For

We are looking for someone who:

• Doesn't wait to be reminded to get things done.
  
• Communicates proactively rather than waiting for clients or colleagues to follow up.
  
• Can confidently handle client conversations and manage expectations.
  
• Takes responsibility for outcomes rather than simply completing assigned tasks.
  
• Can identify problems, think independently and drive solutions.
  
• Brings energy, ownership and a strong execution mindset to the role.
  

If you are someone who takes initiative, enjoys working with people and believes in getting things done, we would like to hear from you