Junior Project Manager
Role in brief
JetRockets is hiring a Junior Project Manager to serve as a client-facing liaison, ensuring project alignment and clear communication between clients and the development team. This role suits someone with strong communication skills and experience in customer-focused roles, eager to learn and manage software development projects.
About the role
This role involves acting as a dedicated partner for JetRockets' clients. The Junior Project Manager will delve into clients' business needs, understand market demands, and ensure project focus remains aligned with business objectives. This includes translating client requirements into technical specifications for developers and documenting processes.
Key responsibilities include building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and the internal development team. The manager will lead regular client meetings to ensure clear communication and project alignment, as well as track team time for client reporting. A critical part of the role is identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Success in this position means effectively managing client expectations and ensuring projects meet business goals. It requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong organizational skills, and the ability to analyze and evaluate third-party integrations versus in-house development solutions. The role offers exposure to diverse projects and industries.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $130,000.
Skills that matter here
- English level C1: This is essential for clear and effective communication with clients and the development team.
- customer-focused communication: The role requires at least one year of experience in this area to manage client expectations and build relationships.
- communication and interpersonal skills: These are crucial for leading client meetings and fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders.
- organizational and multitasking abilities: These skills are necessary for documenting processes, tracking time, and managing various project aspects simultaneously.
- Analytical skills: These are used for researching and evaluating solutions, including third-party integrations.
- software development processes: A basic understanding of these processes is beneficial for translating business needs into technical requirements for developers.
Who this role suits
- Someone who excels at building and maintaining professional relationships.
- An individual with a proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- A person who can effectively manage expectations and communicate complex information clearly.
- Someone who enjoys immersing themselves in client businesses to understand their goals.
From the employer
- Learn and understand the client's project and goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and the development team.
- Lead regular meetings with clients to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
- Translate business requirements from clients into detailed technical specifications for developers.
- Document processes and track team time for client reporting.
- Conduct research and analyze third-party integrations, determining when to develop in-house solutions or use existing ones.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans or legalize them with the client.
- English level C1 is a must!
- Ability to manage client expectations. Has at least 1 year of experience in customer-focused communication.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Analytical skills for researching and evaluating solutions.
- Basic understanding of software development processes is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Exposure to a variety of projects and industries.
- Fully remote work.
- Unlimited sick leave and emergency personal time.
- 50% reimbursements for any career-related education opportunities.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This position is fully remote, allowing work from any location.
What level of experience is required for this position?
This is a junior-level role, requiring at least one year of experience in customer-focused communication.
What are the key skills needed for this role?
Key skills include C1 English proficiency, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, analytical thinking, and experience in customer-focused communication.