Junior IT Project Manager (CO, TX, AZ, CA, WA only)

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Role Overview:

The Junior IT Project Manager is a junior-level role designed for early-career professionals eager to develop their IT project management skills. IT Project Managers support senior project managers and cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and delivering IT projects on time and within budget.

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects under the guidance of senior project managers.

• Support project documentation, including project plans, schedules, meeting notes, and status reports.

• Track project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and communicate updates to stakeholders.

• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items and decisions.

• Collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

• Help manage project budgets, resources, and timelines.

• Assist in quality assurance and testing activities as needed.

• Maintain organized records of project artifacts and documentation.

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, IT, or related role

• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) is preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• You are organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about technology and teamwork

• You're able to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• You're an effective communicator

• You take initiative and are willing to learn

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $80,200 - $106,880. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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