What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior IT Project Manager position at Kaeppel Consulting, LLC?
Position Summary
Kaeppel Consulting is seeking an onsite Junior IT Project Manager for a temporary assignment focused on supporting small-to-medium IT projects with low-to-moderate complexity. This fully onsite role in Erie, PA will be responsible for coordinating project scope, schedules, risks, and resources in accordance with established project management standards and best practices.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Planning & Delivery
- Plans, monitors, and leads small-to-medium IT projects from initiation through completion.
- Ensures appropriate project team members are engaged at the right stages of the project.
- Defines project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables with stakeholders.
Execution & Oversight
- Prepares, analyzes, and maintains detailed project work plans and schedules using approved project-planning tools and internal guidelines.
- Applies project management best practices across scope control, schedule management, budget awareness, and change management.
- Monitors project health and recommends adjustments to schedule, resources, or costs as needed.
Risk, Issue & Communication Management
- Maintains project logs documenting risks, issues, decisions, and action items.
- Tracks follow-up and resolution of issues to maintain project momentum.
- Communicates project updates, status reports, and risk escalations to stakeholders and leadership.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience leading small-to-medium IT projects.
- Solid understanding of the project lifecycle and project-planning tools.
- Highly organized with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to drive accountability and coordinate cross-functional teams in a structured environment.