Junior Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Referral scheme

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Career development

Hybrid work

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls' Sensormatic division is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support delivery of retail technology projects across the UK & Ireland. You will coordinate CCTV and EAS installations for new stores, refurbishments and upgrades, working with senior project managers and engineers to ensure safe, timely delivery.

This role offers hands-on experience in customer engagement, planning, reporting and risk management, with opportunities for cross-functional training, career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a project coordination, administration, customer service or support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with the planning and delivery of retail technology projects across the UK & Ireland.
• Assist in coordinating installation and commissioning activities for CCTV and EAS solutions.
• Liaise with customers, subcontractors, engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure project activities run smoothly.
• Maintain project documentation, trackers and status reports accurately and on time.
• Monitor project milestones and support the management of schedules and project actions.
• Attend customer and site meetings, recording actions and following up on agreed activities.
• Help identify project risks and issues, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Support project cost tracking and reporting against agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance with company quality, health and safety, and project management procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support the successful handover of completed projects to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Learning mindset

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Junior Project Manager - Sensormatic

What You Will Do

As a Junior Project Manager for Sensormatic, you will support the successful delivery of retail technology projects across the UK & Ireland. Working alongside experienced Project Managers and Project Engineers, you will help coordinate the installation of CCTV and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) solutions for new store openings, refurbishments and technology upgrades. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your project management skills while gaining exposure to customer engagement, project planning, resource coordination and operational delivery. You will play an important part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard while building a rewarding career within a global technology business.

What We Offer

• Competitive industry salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including incentive scheme, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, referral scheme and employee discounts.
• Extensive product and cross-functional training opportunities.
• Career development within a global organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups.
• Values-based learning and development programmes.
• Commitment to employee wellbeing and our Zero Harm safety culture.

How You Will Do It

• Support Project Managers with the planning and delivery of retail technology projects across the UK & Ireland.
• Assist in coordinating installation and commissioning activities for CCTV and EAS solutions.
• Liaise with customers, subcontractors, engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure project activities run smoothly.
• Maintain project documentation, trackers and status reports accurately and on time.
• Monitor project milestones and support the management of schedules and project actions.
• Attend customer and site meetings, recording actions and following up on agreed activities.
• Help identify project risks and issues, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Support project cost tracking and reporting against agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance with company quality, health and safety, and project management procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support the successful handover of completed projects to customers and internal teams.

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• Previous experience in a project coordination, administration, customer service or support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• A willingness to learn and develop a career in project management.

Preferred:

• Experience within retail, technology, security or installation-based environments.
• Knowledge of project management principles or methodologies.
• Understanding of IT and network infrastructures.
• Exposure to CCTV, Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) or security systems.
• A project management qualification, or a desire to work towards one (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).

About Us

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. Our innovative technologies and services help customers create safer, more secure and more efficient environments. Within Sensormatic Solutions, we provide industry-leading retail technology that helps businesses enhance the customer experience, improve operational efficiency and reduce loss. Join our team and help shape the future of retail technology.

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