Junior Project Manager

Summary

Join Deputy, a global SaaS remote-first workforce management company, as a Junior Project Manager in the Office of the CEO. This role involves supporting cross-functional strategic initiatives and product launches. You will utilize project management tools, collaborate with various teams, identify risks, and prepare reports for senior leadership. The ideal candidate possesses 1-3 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of new product development. This position offers exposure to senior leadership and high-impact projects, shaping the company's strategic direction. It's a chance to contribute to a company focused on improving the world of work for hourly employees. Deputy offers a remote-first work policy and various employee perks.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in project management, product operations, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with project management tools like Smartsheet and Jira
• Strong understanding of new product development and go-to-market strategies
• Experience with or demonstrated curiosity in complex enterprise SaaS solutions, with the ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and navigate multiple product domains simultaneously
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and influence stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong ability to navigate ambiguity and drive execution

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Assist in managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination for product launches
• Utilize Smartsheet, Jira, and other project management tools to track progress and maintain project documentation
• Collaborate with teams across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution against company goals
• Identify potential risks and work with relevant teams to develop mitigation strategies
• Prepare status updates, reports, and presentations for senior leadership
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through on commitments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with multi-tenant or highly configurable software solutions is a plus

Benefits

• Ownership in the company via Share Options
• Paternity/Maternity Leave Policies
• Flexible Remote-First Work Policy
• Company wide Development & Coaching
• Hackathons
• Awards - "Your Time to Shine & Celebrate Success"
• Social Events & variety of social clubs (Books, LGBT, Games, Sports)
• Mental Health Support
• Munch & Learns