Graduate Project Manager/PMO Analyst

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious graduates to join their Accelerated Development Programme as Project Managers or PMO Analysts. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with top-tier clients while developing critical project management skills. Graduates will receive industry-recognized qualifications, mentorship, and the chance to fast-track their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and drive real change in the world of business, this is the perfect opportunity for you to launch your career.

Benefits

Industry-recognized qualifications funded

Dedicated mentor

Career coaching

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Access to graduate network

Community events

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduates with a 2:1 degree and a passion for project management.
• Clear communicators and organized problem solvers.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from planning to execution.
• Manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain governance frameworks and project controls.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Education

2:1 Degree in Any Subject

Tools

AgilePM

PRINCE2

BCS

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Project Manager / PMO Analyst – Accelerated Development Programme

Location: Basingstoke (On-site, 5 days a week)

Starting Salary: £28,000

Start Date: Rolling intakes throughout the year

Eligibility: 2:1 degree in any subject + full right to work in the UK

Fast-track your career in Project Management and PMO with Grayce

Are you an ambitious graduate ready to kickstart a career where you’ll deliver real change and make a meaningful impact from day one?

At Grayce, we help bright graduates launch successful careers in change and transformation. Through our Accelerated Development Programme, you'll build critical skills, earn industry-recognised qualifications and gain hands-on experience working with some of the UK’s biggest brands; All while being supported every step of the way.

Whether you’re drawn to project delivery or the strategic backbone of PMO (Project Management Office), this is your opportunity to shape the future of business and grow into a confident, capable consultant.

What will you do?

You’ll be placed on-site with one of our FTSE 100 or 250 clients, working as part of project or PMO teams. Depending on your role and project needs, your responsibilities may include:

As a Graduate Project Manager:

• Supporting delivery from planning to execution and evaluation.
• Managing timelines, resources, risks and stakeholder communication.
• Tracking project progress and reporting to senior managers.
• Solving blockers and keeping everything aligned.
• Applying tools like Agile, Waterfall, Critical Path Analysis and more.

As a PMO Analyst:

• Maintaining governance frameworks and project controls.
• Managing RAID logs and identifying delivery risks.
• Supporting business case development and budget tracking.
• Coordinating progress reporting and quality assurance.
• Building relationships across departments and stakeholder groups.

Whichever path you start on, you’ll gain a 360° view of how change happens in the real world and grow the skills to lead it.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Achieving or have achieved a minimum 2:1 degree (any subject welcome).
• Clear communicators who enjoy working with people.
• Organised and detail-driven with a problem-solving mindset.
• Candidates who are proactive, adaptable and excited to learn new skills.
• Passionate about driving improvement and delivering results.
• Happy to work on-site 5 days/week in a fast-paced, professional environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time client placements delivering real business change.
• At least 6 industry-recognised qualifications fully funded (e.g. AgilePM, PRINCE2, BCS).
• Access to a dedicated mentor, delivery manager and learning team.
• Fast-tracked career development with promotion opportunities.
• Exposure to top-tier organisations across industries (finance, tech, retail, insurance and more).
• Career coaching and clear progression routes – most Analysts move into permanent roles.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Grayce’s graduate network, community events, and wellness initiatives.
• Starting salary of £28,000, with rapid progression available.

Why Grayce?

For over a decade, Grayce has been transforming graduate talent into the next generation of change leaders. We believe in learning by doing and that the best way to grow is through real experience, supported by a nurturing and inclusive community.

Think you’ve got what it takes to lead and support high-impact projects from the ground up?Apply now and launch your career in Project Management and PMO with Grayce.