JTA: The Data Scientists
Junior Project Manager (Entry-Level: Final-Year / Graduate / Up to 1 Year of Experience)
JTA: The Data ScientistsPortugal1 day ago
Full-timeProject Management, Information Technology

THE ROLE


We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of data projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone in their final year of university, a recent graduate, or a professional with up to 1 year of experience who is ready to work full-time.


You will work closely with other Project Managers and cross-functional teams to learn our ways of working, contribute to project documentation, and ensure smooth communication between technical and business stakeholders. From an early stage, you will have the opportunity to lead smaller, well-scoped initiatives or client workstreams with guidance. Over time, you will progressively take ownership of larger responsibilities, supporting project delivery from requirements gathering through execution follow-up.


This role is especially suited for someone who is comfortable operating between business context and technical execution, and who is eager to build a career in project management within a data-driven environment.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

First 12 Months — with mentoring

  • Learn and adapt to our ways of working, project environment, and delivery standards
  • Support the planning, coordination, and documentation of data and analytics projects
  • Lead smaller projects or client workstreams with mentoring and clear support paths
  • Gather and clarify requirements, translating them into clear inputs for execution
  • Work closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to align business needs with delivery
  • Help identify documentation gaps and improve project structure and knowledge sharing
  • Shadow experienced PMs and progressively take on more ownership and autonomy
  • Facilitate internal collaboration sessions, including Refinement, Retrospectives, and Design Thinking workshops
  • Support project follow-up by helping manage scope clarity, validation, risks, and delivery progress


REQUIREMENTS

  • Final-year student, recent graduate, or professional with up to 1 year of experience, with full-time availability
  • Background in Engineering, Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Client-facing mindset, with the ability to build rapport, ask the right questions, and clarify requirements with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Ability to translate business needs into clear, structured inputs for execution teams
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented, especially when handling documentation and follow-up
  • Team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Eagerness to learn, grow, and progressively take ownership of projects


WHAT CAN BE A PLUS?

  • Familiarity with data and analytics projects
  • Knowing what SQL is and having some hands-on experience, or a strong willingness to learn
  • Certifications such as PMI, Scrum, or Kanban


PERKS

  • Fully remote or hybrid work model, decided by the employee
  • Meal allowance: €10.46 per working day (via card)
  • 15th-month bonus salary policy
  • 4 extra vacation days
  • Opportunity to participate in international projects
  • Health insurance for you, spouse, and children
  • Life insurance
  • Company-paid certifications
  • Team building activities
  • An innovative, collaborative, and young culture

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