Graduate Project Manager

GRAYCE; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry-recognized accreditations

Job summary

GRAYCE is seeking a Graduate Project Manager (Business Pathway) to join their team based in Reading. This role offers graduates the chance to support business change and improvement initiatives while working directly with clients.

Successful candidates will engage stakeholders, analyze requirements, and contribute to large-scale transformation projects. The position includes structured training and opportunities for career progression.

Join GRAYCE to develop your skills in a professional environment and gain industry-recognized accreditations.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and present insights.
• Experience in gathering and analysing requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support business change and transformation initiatives.
• Analyze requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders and deliver governance and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Structured thinking

Problem-solving ability

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

Graduate Project Manager (Business Pathway)

Location: Reading

Type: On Site

Why Grayce?

Grayce specialises in delivering change and transformation for some of the UK’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we have partnered with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to deploy high-performing early career talent across major programmes of work.

Our Accelerated Development Programme offers a structured, fast-track route into industry. You will gain hands-on experience working on business transformation initiatives, supporting stakeholders, improving processes, and contributing to large-scale change programmes.

You will typically work with one client at a time, delivering meaningful outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment. Alongside this, you will complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear progression pathways and salary growth as you develop.

About Our Opportunities

We are recruiting graduates into a range of business-focused roles supporting transformation, operations, and programme delivery.

By joining our Business pathway, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of business-focused roles. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may progress into roles such as:

Business Analysis: Business Analyst, Process Analyst, Systems Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Finance Analyst

Operations & Product: Operations Analyst, Product Analyst, Product Owner, UX/UI Analyst, Research Analyst

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting business change and transformation initiatives
• Gathering and analysing requirements
• Engaging stakeholders and presenting insights
• Supporting delivery, governance, and reporting
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement

What Makes a Great Grayce Consultant

• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Structured thinking and problem-solving ability
• Organisation, attention to detail, and adaptability
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

Why Work for Us

Locations

Locations are updated regularly based on client demand. This opportunity is based in Reading and requires an on-site presence.

• Gain hands-on experience working full-time, on-site with leading organisations, supported by structured training and industry-aligned development.

Delivery

• Work directly with a client, delivering high-quality outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment.
• Receive dedicated coaching and support throughout your placement and development journey.

Progression

• Complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear pathways for career progression and salary growth.
• Access our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support across financial, legal, health, and wellbeing areas.
• Our salaries are dictated by location and client