Junior Project Manager

Deputy is a global SaaS remote-first workforce management company with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco and London, plus team members working remotely across the United States. Our platform serves over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. We are backed by top global investors and recently achieved Unicorn status. 

At Deputy, we’re improving the world of work, one shift at a time, for 80% of the world’s workforce: hourly workers. These are the dedicated employees who keep our world running – from baristas to nurses, cleaners to delivery drivers, florists to factory workers. Despite their vital role in society, most workplace technology has focused on those workers who sit behind a desk, but at Deputy, we transform the frontline. When businesses use Deputy, their workplaces thrive – the business is more profitable, compliant, and productive, while the workers are more engaged and happier at work.

If you’re passionate about creating solutions that put people first and helping businesses and their teams thrive, join us at Deputy and make an impact where it matters most!

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join the Office of the CEO. This role will play a critical part in driving cross-functional strategic initiatives and supporting product launches. The ideal candidate will have experience with project management tools like Smartsheet and Jira, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong understanding of new product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Assist in managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination for product launches.
• Utilize Smartsheet, Jira, and other project management tools to track progress and maintain project documentation.
• Collaborate with teams across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution against company goals.
• Identify potential risks and work with relevant teams to develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare status updates, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through on commitments.

Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in project management, product operations, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools like Smartsheet and Jira.
• Strong understanding of new product development and go-to-market strategies.
• Experience with or demonstrated curiosity in complex enterprise SaaS solutions, with the ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and navigate multiple product domains simultaneously. 
• Experience working with multi-tenant or highly configurable software solutions is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and influence stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong ability to navigate ambiguity and drive execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape the company’s strategic direction. As part of the Office of the CEO, you will gain exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, helping to drive execution on key initiatives that influence the company’s growth and success.

If you are a self-starter with a passion for project management and cross-functional collaboration, we’d love to hear from you!

Employee Perks

- Ownership in the company via Share Options

- Paternity/Maternity Leave Policies

- Flexible Remote-First Work Policy

- Company wide Development & Coaching

- Hackathons

- Awards - "Your Time to Shine & Celebrate Success"

- Social Events & variety of social clubs (Books, LGBT, Games, Sports)

- Mental Health Support

- Munch & Learns

Deputy believes in equal opportunity and that inclusiveness and diversity promotes innovation. Our global team members are from a variety of cultures. And we welcome different perspective and skills. 

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