Junior Project Manager

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk assessment partner in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Project Manager to oversee and manage internal projects. You will coordinate project planning, monitor progress, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards. Candidates should have project delivery experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with methodologies like Agile. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Life Assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects or managing key project workstreams.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrixed teams.
• Comfortable using project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project activities, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Monitor and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Prepare project updates, reports, and documentation.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile methodologies

MS Project

Jira

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

About the Role: We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to plan, monitor, and manage internal projects from initiation through completion. You will lead or coordinate project planning, resourcing, progress reporting, troubleshooting, and people management. You will ensure project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule, and cost. Additionally, you will monitor performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions.

1. Lead and coordinate project activities, timelines, budgets, and resources.
2. Monitor and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
3. Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards and objectives.
4. Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
5. Prepare project updates, reports, and documentation to support decision-making.
6. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth delivery.
7. Support project evaluation, benefits tracking, and closure.
8. Align with established project management practices and tools.

Experience delivering projects or managing key project workstreams.

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrixed teams.

Familiarity with project methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMP) is helpful.

Comfortable using tools like MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, Power Automate, and Microsoft Copilot.

Exceptional organisational, planning, and communication skills.

Able to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems effectively.

Confident creating clear documentation, reports, and presentations.

About the Business:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation, and Customer Data Management. Learn more at risk.lexisnexis.com.

Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life Assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support charities and causes you care about
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Extensive learning and development resources
• Employee discounts via Perks at Work