Junior Project Manager

Modus Enterprise Transformation Platform; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consulting firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Junior Project Manager to join its dynamic team. The role is a full-time internship and involves assisting senior project managers with various project phases, from planning to execution. Candidates should be enthusiastic about project management and familiar with agile methodologies such as Scrum, along with tools like Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence. This presents an excellent opportunity for freshers eager to grow in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with the Scrum framework.
• Experience with Microsoft Project for project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers with project plans.
• Coordinate with teams to gather requirements.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum framework

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Trello

Confluence

Google Workspace

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Modus Enterprise Transformation Platform (Modus ETP) is a leading business consulting and services firm headquartered in the United Kingdom. With a team size of 11-50 employees, the company provides a comprehensive suite of transformation services, including strategy management and change management practices. Learn more about us at our website.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Junior Project Manager who is a fresher to join our dynamic team at Modus ETP. This is a full-time internship based in the United Kingdom. Candidates should have an enthusiasm for project management and be ready to contribute to various phases of projects, from planning to execution, while working under the guidance of senior project managers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies to support agile project management practices.
• Familiarity with the Scrum framework to effectively collaborate in a Scrum team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Project for planning and managing project timelines and resources.
• Working knowledge of JIRA for issue and project tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Trello to assist in project organization and task management.
• Experience using Confluence for project documentation and collaboration with team members.
• Competence in Google Workspace for communication and document sharing within the team.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills for effective engagement and reporting.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in developing comprehensive project plans and ensuring successful execution.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and disseminate project information.
• Monitor project progress and identify any potential issues or risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain project documentation, ensuring all project phases are documented accurately.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to drive project progress and engage project stakeholders.
• Support in conducting project reviews and reporting on project status to the project manager.
• Adapt quickly to changes in project scope and timeline while maintaining quality and efficiency.