Junior Project Management Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

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We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
Battelle is currently seeking a Project Manager, Enterprise Culture & Programs. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, Ohio.
As part of the Human Resources organization, the Enterprise Culture & Programs (EC&P) team partners across Battelle to advance employee engagement, learning and talent programs, leadership development, and culture initiatives that support a safe and high-performing workplace.
This role manages all aspects of medium-scale projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives. The Project Manager is responsible for developing project plans, monitoring progress and performance, identifying and resolving project issues, and partnering with key stakeholders to support successful execution.
By applying sound project management practices, this role drives productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction while enabling enterprise culture, learning, engagement, and talent initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities
As a Project Manager, Enterprise Culture & Programs, the selected individual will manage the full lifecycle of medium-scale projects while supporting enterprise-wide culture and program initiatives. Responsibilities may include:

• As a Project Manager, Enterprise Culture & Programs, the selected individual will manage the full lifecycle of medium-scale projects while supporting enterprise-wide culture and program initiatives. Responsibilities may include:
• Develops project plans and coordinates project team activities to ensure timely and effective completion of deliverables.
• Lead and support change management activities, including planning, communication, implementation, and stakeholder adoption to achieve sustained business results.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares regular reports to communicate project status, risks, issues, and milestones to stakeholders within and beyond the project team.
• Allocates resources, assigns tasks, and sets priorities to support milestone attainment, operational efficiency, and overall project success.
• Estimates costs, resources, and time required to complete each phase of the project and monitors activities to ensure targets are achieved.
• Identifies project issues and gaps and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals while minimizing delays.
• Analyzes project requirements and performs necessary calculations to support planning, scheduling, and resource alignment.
• Manages project budgets to meet revenue, cost, and profit targets while maintaining financial accountability.
• May provide support and direction to junior project staff and contribute to continuous improvement in project management practices.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, organizational development, human resources, communications, project management, or a related field, with 4 years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and standards, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated change management experience, including planning, communicating, and implementing change to support adoption and sustained results.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, follow established policies and procedures, prioritize effectively, and provide direction to others.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Organizational Change Management (OCM) certification.

Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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