Junior project manager (job location: trivandrum)

We are looking for a Junior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to drive day-to-day delivery execution across client engagements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on project management, team coordination, and direct customer interaction, and who wants to grow into broader delivery leadership.

Primary Skills :

10+ years of experience in project delivery/project coordination, ideally in IT services or consulting Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously Comfortable leading small teams and working directly with clients Experience coordinating with staffing/resourcing functions to fulfill project needs Good communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills Exposure to project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet) is a plus PMP/CAPM/PRINCE2 certification is a plus but not mandatory

Responsibilities include:

Delivery Management

Own end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and scope are met Track project plans, milestones, and deliverables; proactively flag and resolve risks/blockers Coordinate cross-functional inputs (technical, functional, QA) to keep delivery on track Maintain project documentation, status reports, and governance trackers

Team Handling

Manage a small-to-mid sized project team, allocating tasks and monitoring progress Support team members with day-to-day guidance, unblocking issues, and performance follow-ups Foster a collaborative team environment and help onboard new joiners to the project

Customer Management

Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for client stakeholders on assigned engagements Run regular status calls, prepare and present progress updates Manage client expectations, gather feedback, and ensure high satisfaction levels Escalate and resolve customer concerns in a timely manner

Resource/Sourcing Requirement Management

Identify project resourcing needs and coordinate with internal talent/sourcing teams to fulfill open requirements Track resource requirements against project plans and timelines Coordinate interviews/evaluations for role fulfillment where needed Maintain visibility on bench, backfill needs, and ramp-up/ramp-down plans