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# Jr. IT Project Lead

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Maplewood, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $45,760 - $87,360
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Data Migration, RAID, Microsoft Project, SAP (Applications), Smartsheet, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60400167-jr-it-project-lead

## About the Role

* 1-3 years of experience in project coordination or project management
 * Experience supporting ERP or other large-scale technology implementations
 * Familiarity with project tracking tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms
 * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and details at once
 * Clear written and verbal communication skills
 * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders
 * Experience maintaining action logs, risk trackers, or project documentation
 * Comfort working in a role that requires coordination, follow-up, and accountability

Preferred Skills

 * SAP or S/4HANA experience is a strong plus
 * Background in UAT coordination and defect tracking
 * Experience creating dashboards and executive-level project reporting
 * Exposure to change management support and stakeholder communications
 * CAPM or PMP certification, or active progress toward certification
 * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates feel welcomed and valued. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to the team.

## Description

We are looking for a Jr. IT Project Lead to support a large-scale systems implementation with a focus on coordination, communication, and keeping project workstreams moving smoothly. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, help manage project timelines and risks, and contribute to a high-visibility ERP-related initiative.
Responsibilities

 * Support the IT side of the project by helping coordinate planning, execution, and follow-through across workstreams
 * Maintain project timelines, action items, RAID logs, and other tracking tools to keep work organized and visible
 * Partner with finance, supply chain, IT, and data migration teams to monitor progress and remove roadblocks
 * Schedule and facilitate project status meetings, including agendas, notes, and action trackers
 * Assist with testing coordination, including UAT scheduling, defect tracking, and sign-off documentation
 * Help support change management activities such as training schedules, communications, and stakeholder updates
 * Track budget activity and vendor or resource allocation against the project plan
 * Prepare status reports and dashboard updates for sponsors and steering committee reviews
 * Escalate risks, issues, and blockers in a timely and professional manner