Junior Project Manager: Drive Delivery & Risks

ARM International; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM International is seeking a project support/coordination role in Reading, UK. The candidate will help develop project plans, schedules, and allocate resources, while tracking milestones and escalating risks promptly.

The role involves supporting regular stakeholder updates on status, risks and issues, monitoring budgets and resource utilisation, processing POs and invoices, maintaining RAID logs, and ensuring adherence to project management standards.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation).
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Exposure to digital transformation or technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Track progress against milestones and escalate risks or delays promptly.
• Support regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets and resource utilisation.
• Process purchase orders and invoices where required.
• Help identify risks and issues; maintain RAID logs.
• Ensure adherence to organisational project management standards and frameworks.
• Support audit and compliance requirements for documentation and approvals.

Skills

MS Office proficient

MS Project

Jira

Trello

Agile delivery

Waterfall delivery

RAID knowledge

Communication skills

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation

AgilePM Foundation

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Trello

Azure DevOps

Job description

ARM International is seeking a project support/coordination role in Reading, UK. The candidate will help develop project plans, schedules, and allocate resources, while tracking milestones and escalating risks promptly.

The role involves supporting regular stakeholder updates on status, risks and issues, monitoring budgets and resource utilisation, processing POs and invoices, maintaining RAID logs, and ensuring adherence to project management standards.