Junior Project Manager CS US

About the role

Assist in the planning, scheduling, and tracking of product and operational projects from initiation through completion. Coordinate cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, supply chain, and sales to ensure project milestones are met.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed project documentation including timelines, status reports, meeting notes, and action item logs
• Monitor project progress and proactively communicate updates, risks, and blockers to senior project managers and stakeholders
• Support the management of vendor and agency relationships as needed for product launches and campaigns
• Aid with the coordination of product development reviews, sample tracking, and go-to-market readiness checks
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency and project visibility
• Help prepare presentations and reports for internal leadership and external partners
• Perform administrative project support including scheduling, resource tracking, and budget monitoring assistance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field preferred)
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, product development, or R&D environments (internships included)
• Exposure to engineering-driven product development processes, including design reviews, validation, and production readiness
• Experience collaborating with or supporting international / overseas teams (e.g., Europe, Asia), preferably in manufacturing or R&D settings
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Detail-oriented, initiative-taking, and solutions-driven mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in project coordination, operations, product development, or a related field
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Jira, or Microsoft Project
• Exposure to consumer goods, juvenile products, or retail industries
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• CAPM or PMP certification (or currently pursuing) is a plus