Junior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Junior Project Manager to join their dynamic Project Management Office. This role offers the opportunity to partner with experienced PMs, oversee small-scale projects, and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements while gaining valuable experience in project management. With a hybrid working model and a structured pathway for career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to kick-start their career in project management.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Progression

Learning Support for Certifications

Team Culture Events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed project plans and update timelines.
• Facilitate status meetings and prepare progress reports.
• Assist in tracking project budgets and forecasting spend.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, IT, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Junior Project ManagerLocation: Manchester, UK (Office: M1 1AE; Hybrid / Remote Options)

About Our Client

Our Client is a leading technology consultancy in Manchester’s Innovation District, delivering end-to-end digital transformation and IT infrastructure projects for clients in finance, retail, and the public sector.

Role Snapshot

We’re seeking an Entry-Level Junior Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO). You’ll partner with senior PMs to oversee small-scale projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

Your Day-to-Day

• Plan & Track: Build and maintain detailed project plans (Gantt charts, roadmaps) and update timelines.

• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate status meetings, prepare progress reports, and escalate risks or issues.

• Resource Coordination: Align team members, track task ownership, and follow up on action items.

• Budget Monitoring: Assist in tracking project budgets and forecasting spend against deliverables.

• Quality Control: Support UAT cycles, collect feedback, and confirm deliverables meet defined criteria.

• Process Optimization: Help refine PMO templates, checklists, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Clear written and verbal communication, with a knack for stakeholder engagement.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar planning tools (or eagerness to learn).

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and ability to juggle multiple priorities.

• Basic understanding of project lifecycles; any exposure to Agile/Scrum is a plus.

What You’ll Get

• Salary: £30,000-£34,000 per annum.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid model—split time between our Manchester office and home.

• Career Progression: Structured pathway to Project Manager (within 18-24 months) with dedicated mentorship.

• Learning Support: £1,000/year for PRINCE2, Agile Foundation, or other professional certifications.

• Team Culture: Regular "lunch & learns," peer coaching, and social events.

• Impact: Play a key role in delivering high-visibility projects for household-name clients.