Junior Project Manager

About the role

Bamboohr is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join their team in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This is a full-time position that centers on supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across the organization. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to keep projects aligned with timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. The Junior Project Manager will gain hands-on experience managing workstreams from initial planning through final delivery, with guidance from senior project leads. This position is well-suited for someone early in their career who wants to grow into a more senior project management role over time.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Coordinate daily project activities and track progress against established timelines and key milestones set by leadership.
• Assist in drafting project plans, schedules, and supporting documentation for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status updates to team members and managers through regular meetings and written progress reports.
• Support the identification of potential project risks and help the team develop practical mitigation approaches.
• Maintain organized project files, records, and shared repositories so that all team members can access relevant information.
• Help allocate resources and manage task assignments across project team members to ensure balanced workloads.
• Facilitate collaboration between different departments to keep everyone aligned on project goals and expected deliverables.
• Monitor project budgets and flag any cost variances or concerns to the appropriate project lead in a timely manner.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into clear, actionable project tasks and work packages.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements by suggesting efficiencies in project workflows, reporting structures, and documentation practices.
• Participate in project retrospectives and help document lessons learned so that future projects can benefit from past experience.
• Support the onboarding and orientation of new team members by familiarizing them with active project procedures and expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
• A basic understanding of project management methodologies, frameworks, and standard project lifecycle phases.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity and collaboration software for day-to-day work tasks.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of attention to detail and a structured approach to organizing information and project documents.
• A genuine eagerness to learn project management tools, processes, and best practices in a professional setting.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work productively in a team-oriented and supportive workplace.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with project management software platforms such as Asana, Trello, or similar task tracking tools.
• Prior internship or volunteer experience coordinating projects, events, or initiatives in any organizational context.
• Basic knowledge of data tracking and spreadsheet management for preparing project reports and summaries.
• An interest in pursuing formal project management certifications or relevant coursework in the future.

Skills & tools

• Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace for creating documents, spreadsheets, and professional presentations.
• Project tracking and task management applications for organizing workflows and monitoring deliverable completion.
• Calendar and scheduling tools for coordinating meetings, deadlines, and team availability across time zones.
• Communication platforms for team collaboration, instant messaging, and sharing status updates in real time.
• Cloud-based file sharing and storage solutions for maintaining organized and accessible project documentation.
• Basic spreadsheet applications for tracking project budgets, timelines, and other quantitative data points.

Practical notes

• This role is based in the Mumbai, Maharashtra office and requires regular on-site presence during standard business hours.
• The Junior Project Manager will work within a structured team environment and receive mentorship from senior project leads.
• Regular and clear communication with cross-functional teams is expected as a core part of daily responsibilities.
• Performance reviews and career development discussions take place on a periodic basis with direct management.