Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager
Location: Manchester, UK (Office: M1 1AE; Hybrid / Remote Options)

About Our Client

Our Client is a leading technology consultancy in Manchester’s Innovation District, delivering end-to-end digital transformation and IT infrastructure projects for clients in finance, retail, and the public sector.

Role Snapshot

We’re seeking an Entry-Level Junior Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO). You’ll partner with senior PMs to oversee small-scale projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

Your Day-to-Day

• Plan & Track: Build and maintain detailed project plans (Gantt charts, roadmaps) and update timelines.

• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate status meetings, prepare progress reports, and escalate risks or issues.

• Resource Coordination: Align team members, track task ownership, and follow up on action items.

• Budget Monitoring: Assist in tracking project budgets and forecasting spend against deliverables.

• Quality Control: Support UAT cycles, collect feedback, and confirm deliverables meet defined criteria.

• Process Optimization: Help refine PMO templates, checklists, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Clear written and verbal communication, with a knack for stakeholder engagement.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar planning tools (or eagerness to learn).

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and ability to juggle multiple priorities.

• Basic understanding of project lifecycles; any exposure to Agile/Scrum is a plus.

What You’ll Get

• Salary: £30,000-£34,000 per annum.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid model—split time between our Manchester office and home.

• Career Progression: Structured pathway to Project Manager (within 18-24 months) with dedicated mentorship.

• Learning Support: £1,000/year for PRINCE2, Agile Foundation, or other professional certifications.

• Team Culture: Regular "lunch & learns," peer coaching, and social events.

• Impact: Play a key role in delivering high-visibility projects for household-name clients.