Junior Project Manager

Summary

Join Kitestring, a growing technology company, as a Junior Project Manager supporting a large-scale Point-of-Sale (POS) hardware installation project. This role provides hands-on experience in complex project environments, working with experienced project managers and collaborating with internal and external teams. You will coordinate tasks, maintain documentation, and facilitate communication throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in convenience store or retail environments is preferred. This position is ideal for someone early in their project management career seeking growth in a fast-paced environment. Kitestring offers excellent benefits, including flexible PTO, parental leave, healthcare, a matching 401k, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, IT, engineering, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or project support roles (internships count)
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with project management tools is a bonus (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, Smartsheet)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse teams
• Team player mindset with a willingness to take direction and grow professionally
• Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and learn from experienced team members

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in executing high-impact POS hardware installation projects by coordinating schedules, tracking tasks, and maintaining project documentation
• Participate in project planning activities including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder communication
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, engineering, operations) to align on project deliverables and logistics
• Liaise with external vendors and clients to schedule site visits, hardware installations, and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate project tracking documentation including status reports, project plans, risks, and action items
• Monitor hardware delivery milestones and escalate issues to senior leadership when needed
• Assist in preparing presentation decks and reports for leadership or client updates
• Help coordinate internal team meetings, vendor calls, and stakeholder updates
• Support issue tracking and follow-up through tools such as Jira, Asana, or Excel
• Learn and utilize ERP and project tracking systems effectively with support and guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience in retail or convenience store (C-Store) environments is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with POS systems or technology rollouts is a plus
• Experience or interest in POS systems, retail store operations, or hardware deployment
• Familiarity with inventory or ERP systems
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile-related coursework or certifications (or willingness to pursue)

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Maternal/Paternal Leave Policy
• Healthcare Benefits for Spouse, Domestic Partner, and Dependents
• Matching 401k 2-1 up to 4%