Junior Project Manager at Salix Data

Salix Data

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
SALIX has a global footprint, with headquarters and sales offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and service facilities in Kenya and India. We have worked with over 2,500 of the fastest growing and most successful businesses in our region, including all local Fortune 500 companies, and many regional leaders, such as Cincinnati Children's Hospital and The Columbus Dispatch.Junior Project ManagerJob DescriptionThe Junior Project Manager supports the execution of internal and external projects across the organization. They work with a reduced workload and receive direct, hands-on guidance from the Department Head while gaining experience in project ownership.Core Responsibilities:
  • Manage assigned internal and external projects under the close supervision of the Department Head
  • Manage internal and external projects from kickoff to completion
  • Develop and maintain project plans, task lists, and timelines
  • Coordinate with developers, associates, operations, and other teams to ensure on-time delivery
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client communication on assigned projects
  • Track milestones, task progress, and deliverable statuses
  • Identify risks, escalate issues, and track resolution steps
  • Ensure that all project documentation, approvals, and communications are stored properly
  • Submit and maintain weekly Capacity Reports
  • Complete Service Failure Reports as applicable
  • Update the New Business Report post-SOW
  • Collaborate with Senior PMs when projects require escalation, strategic alignment, or resourcing support
  • Build familiarity with internal project management processes, tools, and best practices
  • Participate in process improvements and PM team initiatives as needed
Qualifications
  • 6 months to 1 year of hands-on experience in project coordination or junior project management, preferably in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Basic understanding of project lifecycle, planning, tracking, and reporting tools.
  • Familiarity with business process outsourcing, software development cycles, or AI & automation concepts is an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project documentation.
  • Comfortable working with remote teams across global time zones.
Soft Skills & Attributes
  • Sharp attention to detail - a hawk's eye for the small things that matter.
  • Strong sense of urgency - delivers work with quick turnarounds and can gracefully juggle multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communicator - clear, timely, and effective in both written and verbal exchanges.
  • Proactive problem-solver - takes initiative and seeks solutions before problems escalate.
  • Collaborative team player - works smoothly with senior project managers, developers, and diverse stakeholders.
  • Growth mindset - open to feedback, eager to learn, and hungry to grow.
Work Ethic & Availability
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-speed, high-expectation environment.
  • Willingness to adjust working hours occasionally to collaborate with teams or clients in different time zones.
  • A “can-do” attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile when needed.
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