Junior Project Manager

GBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship!

GBS is seeking a highly organised and motivated Junior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and be committed to working on-site daily. Applicants should bring either a solid experience in IT project management or a background in the Higher Education sector. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a professional and collaborative environment. If you are dedicated to delivering results and managing projects efficiently, we encourage you to apply.

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

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.

We improve lives through education, committing to inclusiveness and realising the power of diversity each day. We are proud of the many backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and cultures here at GBS — people are the heart of everything we do and our aspirations for the society we want to see in the future.