Project Manager I - IT

Nesco Resource ·nescoresource.com

Location New York, NY
Work type Hybrid
Salary USD 70 - 75 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Information Technology 26-21402
Apply direct

A major client of ours is looking for a Junior Project Manager for their Midtown NYC office. This is a hybrid, contract opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitation & Ceremonies: Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Ensure these events are productive, collaborative, and strictly time-boxed.
  • Servant Leadership: Support the Scrum team by identifying, tracking, and actively removing blockers or impediments to their progress (technical, organizational, or interpersonal).
  • Product Owner Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Owners to help manage and refine the product backlog, ensuring user stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for upcoming sprints.
  • Agile Metrics & Reporting: Track and communicate team velocity, burndown/burnup charts, and other relevant metrics to help the team plan predictably and transparently communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Shield the Team: Protect the development team from external distractions, scope creep, and unvetted interruptions during active sprints.
  • Continuous Improvement: Facilitate meaningful retrospectives that result in actionable, continuous improvement items for the subsequent sprint


    •  
Skills:

• Experience in the IT industry, including development work and customer interaction
• PMP Certification
• Cyber Security Knowledge
• 1-4 years of experience

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PRO038

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Project Manager I - IT role?
Nesco Resource is hiring for the Project Manager I - IT position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Project Manager I - IT job located?
The Project Manager I - IT role with Nesco Resource is based in New York, NY, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Project Manager I - IT role remote?
Yes — the Project Manager I - IT position at Nesco Resource is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Project Manager I - IT role pay?
Nesco Resource lists the Project Manager I - IT role at USD 70–75 per hour.
Is the Project Manager I - IT role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Nesco Resource.
What experience level is the Project Manager I - IT role?
The Project Manager I - IT position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Project Manager I - IT role at Nesco Resource?
Apply directly on Nesco Resource's career page via the Apply button on this listing. ZammeJobs links straight through to the employer's ATS — no third-party form, no resume database.
Apply direct