Junior Project Manager - Infrastructure

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Junior Project Manager to oversee various IT projects within their Digital and Technology Infrastructure team. The role requires managing project plans, working with internal teams for delivery, and actively resolving any project-related issues. Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience in IT projects and knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience working on IT Projects, preferably in Technology Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the Retail Sector is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing project plans including timescales, budgets, and resources.
• Working with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery at high quality.
• Responsibility for project artefacts and formal status reporting.
• Identify and resolve risks, concerns, and issues.
• Deliver high-quality products and services to support teams.
• Coordinate with other project teams and external partners.

Skills

Experience with IT Projects

Understanding of project delivery concepts

Knowledge of Waterfall & Agile methodologies

Proactive and resilient under pressure

Job description

Job Title

Junior Project Manager - Infrastructure

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Project and Program Management - SF

Closing Date

23 November 2025

Please be advised that this position requires attendance at Asda House in Leeds for a minimum of three days per week. We’re really looking forward to having you around!

Overview

We are recruiting for an IT Junior Project Manager to join the business to work on a variety of projects across the Digital and Technology Infrastructure Delivery team.

Responsibilities

• Managing project plans (timescales, budgets/finances, resources, governance)
• Working with project and programme managers, third parties and internal teams to ensure on‑time delivery at high quality
• Responsibility for project artefacts (risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions, RACI, decisions log)
• Responsible for formal status reporting and ensuring Sponsor and stakeholders receive regular updates on the progress
• Identify, communicate and resolve risks, concerns, issues, and dependency blockers, initiating appropriate escalation to the Project Manager or Senior Programme Manager where required
• Deliver high‑quality products and services in a fully serviceable state including hand‑over to Service support teams
• Liaise/coordinate with other project teams across the Asda business and external partners to manage interdependencies, requirements gathering, alignment on timescales and coordination of resources

About You

• At least 12 months’ experience of working on IT Projects, preferably Technology Infrastructure, reporting into a Project or Programme Manager. Knowledge of the Retail Sector is beneficial, but not essential
• Understanding of project delivery concepts and hands‑on experience of utilising methodologies such as Waterfall & Agile
• Proactive, resilient under pressure and able to use your initiative to support project leadership and stakeholders in delivering successful outcomes

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

This role is open to job share / Part‑time / Flexible working.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.