Junior Technology Project Manager at Accordion in Boston, NY

Summary: Accordion is a private equity value creation partner that helps clients drive value through financial consulting rooted in data, technology, and AI. The Junior Technology Project Manager will support technology initiatives, manage small to medium-sized projects, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful project delivery. Responsibilities: - Lead small-scale Global Technology projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met - Support the Senior Project Manager on larger, cross-functional projects and assist with project documentation, reporting, and coordination - Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and issue logs; ensure dependencies are tracked and communicated - Coordinate project meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-up with stakeholders - Prepare status updates and progress reports for internal leadership - Collaborate with business and technical teams to document project requirements and validate outcomes - Ensure adherence to established project management processes and frameworks within Global Technology - Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing new tools or methods for efficient project delivery Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field - 1–3 years of project coordination or project management experience in a technology environment; experience in a business analyst role also preferred - Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills - Working knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid) - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, or Microsoft Project - Proficiency in ticket management systems (Jira or Azure DevOps) - High-level understanding of coding platforms and system integrations - Experience in test case creation and QA/UAT testing and experience in process mapping - Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously with attention to detail; comfortable in a dynamic, high-performance environment - Experience interacting with cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, and vendors; must have strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach - Eagerness and self-motivation to learn PM best practices and gain an understanding in technology systems, integration, and flow, with a strong interest in AI tools and technology development Preferred Qualifications: - PMP or CAPM certification (or progress toward certification) Required Skills: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Tools, ClickUp, Asana, Microsoft Project, Ticket Management Systems, Jira, Azure DevOps, Coding Platforms, System Integrations, Test Case Creation, QA Testing, UAT Testing, Process Mapping, PMP Certification, CAPM Certification, Project Management Methodologies Benefits: Benefits, Bonus (overtime eligible)