Job Description

Junior Project Manager

Lansing, MI

Overview :

We are looking for a motivated and organized entry-level IT Project Manager to join our growing team. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field who have demonstrated leadership through academic projects, internships, or extracurricular involvement. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to real-world technology initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of small to mid-size IT projects under the guidance of senior team members
• Support project planning efforts including timelines, scope, milestones, and resource allocation
• Track progress, manage schedules, and update project documentation such as status reports, risk logs, and meeting notes
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams including developers, QA, stakeholders, and infrastructure
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning) or traditional project meetings
• Help identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Support the implementation of software solutions, system upgrades, or internal IT initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or campus leadership roles count)
• Demonstrated experience working on technical or cross-functional projects during school or internships
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Familiarity with project management or collaboration tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, MS Project, or Google Workspace
• Interest in pursuing a career in IT program or project management

Preferred Skills (not required):

• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
• Understanding of SDLC or IT systems architecture
• Certification or coursework in project management (CAPM, Scrum Fundamentals, etc.)

About Eight Eleven

At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting, and staffing needs.

For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent work, we customize our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters played at 27 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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