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Posted 117 days agoVerified live 2d ago

Junior Project Manager

Brief overview

New YorkIn-person
2+ yrsMinimum
3 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
2 green cardsCertified filings
Agile methodologiessoftware development lifecycleJIRAConfluenceExcelPowerPointcommunicationorganizationstakeholder management

About the company

A diverse group of visionary innovators providing trading and workflow automation software.

Visa sponsorship history

3 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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3H-1B approved
100%approval rate
2PERM certified
$145,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
20241
20252
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20261
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20252
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Job description

Summary

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

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

Skills

  • 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • 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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