Junior Project Manager

GBS Global Applied Knowledge; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Junior Project Manager to organize and coordinate projects and events in Birmingham. The successful candidate will support the PMO Manager and will ensure projects are completed timely and within budget. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in project management methodologies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to discounts platform and wellbeing centre

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Project Management or Business.
• Ability to manage projects/events in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing various projects across the organisation.
• Monitor project progression and collaborate with teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organisational Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Degree in Project Management, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

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The Junior Project Manager is responsible for organising and coordinating projects and events to ensure the projects are completed on time, within budget and ensuing the required quality standards. The Junior Project manager will also be responsible for supporting the PMO Manager when required.

Location

Birmingham

Appointment Type

Permanent

Department

Business Improvement and Customer Service

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Hours

40

Competitive

Entity

GBS UK

Ref No

4218

Main Responsibilities

• To assist and manage a range of projects across the organisation.
• To monitor and report on project progression and collaborate with the various Teams
• To build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
• and to coordinate project teams.
• To ensure that work is of the highest standard with outstanding attention to detail.
• To manage and deliver events both internal and external to GBS.
• To research and organise information and produce accessible briefing documents.

Requirements

• Degree in Project Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to manage projects and events.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, results oriented environment.
• High level of computer literacy and Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• and project management software (e.g. MS Projects, JIRA)
• A strong understanding of project management methodologies (such as Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and formal certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMI) is highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills with outstanding attention to detail.

Other Information

Standard benefits of employment at GBS include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme with NEST
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to GBS “Life” - discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Specsavers eye care vouchers
• Access to a TOTUM discount card and eligibility for a Costco membership

The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:

• To GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• The GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy.
• To their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

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