At RAMPQuest, we partner with organizations to navigate complex cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, offering expert‑led consulting, advisory services, risk assessments, and program management. With deep experience across both public sector and commercial clients, we help organizations operationalize standards such as NIST SP 800‑53 and CMMC, including services as the Program Management Office (PMO) for GovRAMP. Our values—trust, community, and integrity—guide our engagement with clients, providers, and partners

As a vital link between strategy and execution, the Junior Project Manager reports to a Director to drive the success of cybersecurity consulting engagements by rigorously overseeing timelines, milestones, and deliverables. This role ensures operational excellence by maintaining high accuracy and strict adherence to schedules, providing the essential structure for complex projects to thrive.

Beyond tracking, the Junior Project Manager serves as the primary liaison for clients, facilitating progress update calls and managing expectations with professional clarity. By taking a hands-on approach to managing documentation, enforcing standardized procedures, and proactively escalating risks to leadership, they act as a safeguard for project integrity and seamless delivery

We are located in Indianapolis and are looking to fill the on-site position, with local applicants given preference. For the right candidate, we will consider remote work.

• Support Project Lifecycles: Coordinate end-to-end project activities to ensure deliverables align with client objectives and organizational standards.
• Methodology Application: Apply project lifecycle methodologies to track requirements, monitor deliverables, and support overall project health.
• Process Adherence: Implement established project management processes and assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve team efficiency.
• Scope & Timeline Monitoring: Track project scope and maintain rigorous timeline management to ensure the high-quality execution of all deliverables.
• Client Point of Contact: Serve as a primary day-to-day liaison for clients, facilitating progress update calls and providing clear, professional communication.
• Status Reporting: Compile and report project status, potential risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders on a consistent schedule.
• Contractor Coordination: Act as a functional point of contact for contractors and external personnel, assisting with assignment tracking and workflow management.
• Risk Escalation: Identify project bottlenecks and proactively escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager or Director to ensure timely resolution.
• Onboarding Facilitation: Assist in the training and onboarding of new project staff, focusing on administrative protocols and internal policy compliance.
• Team Coordination: Facilitate internal meetings to provide status updates, address team inquiries, and promote best practices for project success.
• Documentation Compliance: Maintain project documentation standards and ensure team adherence to governance procedures and outreach tracking.