Assistant Project Manager

Omega Plc; Bamfurlong; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to build and maintain project schedules while ensuring successful execution of initiatives. You will track performance, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to project timelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in project coordination and a strong knowledge of MS Project and Excel, making them suitable for a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or controls.
• In‑depth knowledge of MS Project & Excel.
• Appreciation of full‑lifecycle hardware and software projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and regularly update integrated project schedules.
• Track performance metrics and project progress.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams for effective project execution.
• Monitor dependencies between hardware and software activities.
• Ensure adherence to key project milestones.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication through status reports.
• Identify schedule risks and drive mitigation strategies.
• Support change management processes.

Skills

Project coordination

MS Project

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Assistant Project Manager shall build project schedules, track performance, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and regularly update integrated project schedules for both hardware and software initiatives.
• Track performance metrics, project progress, and resource utilization to ensure alignment with plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams—including engineering, manufacturing, QA, IT, and external vendors—to support effective project execution.
• Monitor dependencies between hardware and software development activities, identifying potential conflicts or delays.
• Ensure adherence to key project milestones, release cycles, and delivery timelines across all disciplines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication through status reports, meetings, and clear documentation of risks and actions.
• Identify schedule risks early and drive mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.
• Support change management processes, ensuring schedule impacts are evaluated and communicated promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or controls.
• In‑depth knowledge of MS Project & Excel.
• Appreciation of full‑lifecycle hardware and software projects.
• Candidates currently holding titles such as Assistant Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Technical Administrator, or Project Controller may be suitable for this role.