Junior Project Manager

Join to apply for the Junior Project Manager role at Mastercard Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Junior Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities You will manage individual projects with minimal supervision, including tracking metrics, handling complex analyses, and preparing communications to report back to client and internal leadership. You will develop practical recommendations, contribute to team discussions on implications of analyses, and work alongside the client’s staff on each project, assisting with implementation tasks. Client Impact Provide input on multiple small and large high-value projects across a range of industries and problem statements Contribute proven, accredited change skills, domain experience, and delivery methodology to help clients drive measurable value Collaborate with Mastercard team to understand clients’ needs, challenges, agenda, and risks Develop working relationship with client analysts/managers, and act as trusted and reliable partner Identify resources and assign responsibilities, track, and forecast effort and report on expense vs. earned value Team Collaboration & Culture Collaborate with senior project delivery consultants to implement strategically important assets and services Independently coordinate a complex range of activities and effectively identify and proactively solution risks and impacts on timelines Lead internal and client meetings with strong communication skills Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and be a strong brand ambassador for Mastercard and Data & Services Receive mentorship from consulting leaders for professional growth and development Qualifications Basic qualifications Undergraduate degree with work experience in project management and change management methodologies and techniques At least 3 years of Project Management experience Exposure to financial institutions, payments, and/or consultancies Relevant teamwork and client or internal stakeholder management experience Logical, structured thinking Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills Ability to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable) Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs Preferred Qualifications Have completed or interested in pursuing recognized professional accreditation, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) Knowledge of Project Management tools Exposure to payments and/or retail banking or acquiring Ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions Corporate Security Responsibility Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr