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
