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About this Junior Project Manager role at Ion

Ion · New York
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.

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

  • Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. 
     
    Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor. 
     
    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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