Junior Project Manager

Junior Project ManagerLocation: London, UK (Office: W1T 3NA; Hybrid / Remote Options)

About Our Client

Our Client is a top-tier technology consultancy in the heart of London's West End, specialising in digital transformation and IT infrastructure projects for blue-chip financial and professional services firms.

Role Snapshot

We're hiring an Entry-Level Junior Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO). You'll assist senior PMs in driving small to mid-sized projects from initiation through delivery-gaining hands-on experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments.

Your Day-to-Day

• Plan & Monitor: Build and update detailed project plans (Gantt charts, roadmaps) and track key milestones.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Schedule and facilitate status meetings, produce clear progress reports, and flag risks or issues.

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

• Budget Support: Assist in tracking project budgets, logging expenses, and forecasting spend against deliverables.

• Quality Assurance: Coordinate UAT cycles, gather stakeholder feedback, and ensure deliverables meet agreed criteria.

• Process Improvement: Help refine PMO templates, checklists, and best practices to boost efficiency.

What You'll Bring

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

• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable liaising with both technical and business stakeholders.

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

• Proactive, solution-oriented attitude and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Some exposure to project lifecycles; any knowledge of Agile/Scrum is a plus.

What You'll Get

• Salary: £32,000-£36,000 per annum.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid model-split your week between our London office (W1T 3NA) and home.

• Career Progression: Clear path to Project Manager within 18-24 months, backed by dedicated mentorship.

• Learning & Development: £1,200/year budget for PRINCE2, Agile Foundation, or other professional certifications.

• Culture: Regular "lunch & learns," peer coaching, and social events in the office.

• Impact: Play a critical role in delivering transformative projects for leading global brands.