Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations' dynamic team as an Entry-Level Project Manager and launch your career in Chicago's thriving tech scene. We're seeking passionate individuals ready to transform ideas into reality while gaining hands-on experience in agile methodologies, stakeholder communication, and project lifecycle management. Enjoy competitive compensation, mentorship from industry veterans, and opportunities for rapid growth in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met on schedule
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives using Agile/Scrum frameworks
- Maintain project documentation including roadmaps, risk logs, and status reports
- Act as primary liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
- Monitor project budgets and resource allocation using JIRA and Microsoft Project
- Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive issue resolution
- Support continuous improvement of project delivery processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field
- 0-2 years of project coordination or internship experience
- Proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
- Certification in Scrum Master or PMP (preferred but not required)