Junior Project Manager at Reply in Chicago, IL

Summary: Valorem Reply, a Reply company, is an award-winning digital transformation firm focused on delivering solutions around data-driven enterprise and IT modernization. As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the project management team in coordinating project activities and ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and clients while developing strong organizational and analytical skills. Responsibilities: - Support the project management team in coordinating day-to-day project activities across multiple consulting engagements - Maintain project plans, status reports, budget reports, and risk logs in order to monitor progress against timelines and deliverable milestones - Assist with tracking project budgets, resource allocations, and resource utilization across projects - Support communications with internal teams and clients, including scheduling and coordination of meetings and workshops - Assist with internal operational processes and contribute to improving internal project management templates and tools Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Communications, or a related field - 1 year of professional or internship experience supporting project coordination or operational activities, with experience maintaining project documentation, tracking tasks, or supporting project delivery activities - Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel with strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing priorities - Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without current or future employer sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with project planning and management tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner, Smartsheet, or similar platforms - Understanding of project delivery frameworks or software development lifecycles - Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem and modern workplace technologies - Basic exposure to tools such as Copilot, Power BI, Power Apps, or other Microsoft Power Platform capabilities - Experience working in technology, consulting, or cross-functional project environments Required Skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel Important Skills: Project management tools, Microsoft 365 Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills