Junior Project Manager - Leicester, United Kingdom - Devonshire Appointments

Devonshire Appointments

Verified Company

Leicester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Junior Project Manager

Location:
Hybrid working - Leicester site 2 days' per week

Reports to:
Programme Manager / Senior PM / Line Manager

Start Date:
ASAP

Permanent role - Up to £35,000pa DOE

Working hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm although some flexibility may be required

Holidays: 22 days increasing 1 per year to a max of 25 days

JOB PURPOSE

You will assist in the successful management of the delivery of the design, plan, development and implementation of technical solution-based projects for high profile clients, with the ongoing support and mentorship of the Programme Manager.

With the support and guidance of the Programme Manager you will be able to communicate with all areas and at all levels of the company and develop strong working relationships with your key stakeholders to effectively deliver all projects.

You must be able to communicate with all areas and at all levels of the company and develop strong working relationships with your key stakeholders.

You will work with the IT, Development, Operations, Finance and Client Services teams group wide to effectivelydeliver all projects.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the planning and implementation of projects
Define project tasks and resource requirements
Develop and manage the overall project plans including timelines
Track project deliverables
Constantly monitor and report project progress to Programme Manager
Manage project change control
Provide support to the project team
Manage project resource allocation
Contribute to multiple projects
Build strong relationships with customer project managers and customer teams

Technical Qualities:

Minimum 2 years' on the job Project Management experience within IT, Development, Operations, Finance and Client Services
Exceptional customer facing skills
Experience in the delivery of small to medium sized projects
Experience of working with internal departments and external vendors
Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with all suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
Demonstrate a structured approach to working
Well organised as well as being able to use your own initiative
Commercially aware and committed to achievement of profit and cost objectives
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to make good judgement and analytical decisions
Strong technical skills around software and infrastructure
Ability to operate effectively under pressure. Committed to achievement of objectives

**Please note
- you MUST have at least 2 years' Project Manager experience to be considered for this role. We are not looking for a PMO.**If you'd like to learn more about this role, please get in touch with Natalie

Please note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.