Junior Project Manager

Lab49 is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support delivery across complex engineering programs for a leading global financial services client. The role focuses on release governance, Agile execution, and cross-team coordination, ensuring structured and compliant delivery from development through production. \n

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end release lifecycle management including planning, validation, approvals, and deployment governance

Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, DevOps, Product) to ensure alignment on sprint and release objectives

Track and manage dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive escalation and mitigation

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming

Ensure high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria aligned to Definition of Ready and Definition of Done

Coordinate production releases and support incident triage, resolution tracking, and post-incident reviews

Prepare weekly and monthly governance reports covering delivery status, risks, and key metrics

Drive adherence to SDLC standards, audit requirements, and internal compliance processes

Required Qualifications

2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or Scrum roles

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle

Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills

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