Junior Project Manager

Source Technology Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Group International Ltd in London seeks a Junior Project Manager to support IT and business change projects, reporting to IT leaders and stakeholders. You will help plan, monitor milestones, produce updates, and manage governance records to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasises strong communication, organisation and ability to handle multiple priorities in a regulated environment, with exposure to PMO practices and ITIL/Jira tools.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a Project Coordinator, PMO, Junior Project Manager, or similar role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of IT and business change projects.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and actions.
• Prepare project status reports and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and steering forums.
• Maintain project documentation and governance records.
• Ensure governance activities, policy reviews, and approvals are completed on schedule.
• Produce meeting minutes and track actions through to completion.
• Support supplier and contract management activities.
• Assist with system access reviews and governance controls.
• Drive smaller initiatives and workstreams to successful completion.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

ITIL

Job description

Junior Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Project Manager to join the IT Department of a leading Investor Services business in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their project management career within a fast-paced and regulated environment.

The Role

You will work closely with IT leaders and business stakeholders to support project delivery, governance activities, and the successful execution of business and technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of IT and business change projects.


• Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and actions.


• Prepare project status reports and provide updates to stakeholders.


• Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and steering forums.


• Maintain project documentation and governance records.


• Ensure governance activities, policy reviews, and approvals are completed on schedule.


• Produce meeting minutes and track actions through to completion.


• Support supplier and contract management activities.


• Assist with system access reviews and governance controls.


• Drive smaller initiatives and workstreams to successful completion.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 1-3 years' experience in a Project Coordinator, PMO, Junior Project Manager, or similar role.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.


• Degree educated or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience within Financial Services or another regulated environment.


• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or PMO best practices.


• Familiarity with ITIL, Jira, or similar project management tools.


• Exposure to supplier or vendor management.

What We're Looking For

A proactive and organised individual with a genuine interest in project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships across teams while supporting the successful delivery of projects and business initiatives.

We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Source Group International Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy