Project Manager

Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Group is seeking a Project Manager to support delivery of key initiatives across its EMEA operations. You will coordinate activities, monitor progress and ensure timely completion in a collaborative, international setting.

You’ll gain exposure to various projects, work with cross-functional teams and help improve processes and ways of working. Degree holders in business/tech/marketing are welcome; PRINCE2/APM knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Around 4 years’ experience in project management, coordination or a similar role.
• Experience supporting projects in a business, technology, marketing or creative environment.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Proactive problem-solving with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, maintaining plans, timelines and action logs to ensure progress against milestones.
• Support delivery of business improvement, digital and organisational change initiatives.
• Monitor budgets, risks and dependencies, escalating issues as required.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather updates, communicate priorities and maintain alignment.
• Organise meetings, document actions and follow up on deliverables.
• Prepare project reports, presentations and communications for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Communication

Education

Degree in business/technology/marketing

Tools

PRINCE2

APM

Job description

I’m partnering with an international business to recruit a Project Manager to support the delivery of key business initiatives across its EMEA operations.

Working closely with the wider project team and stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll help coordinate projects, monitor progress and ensure activities are delivered in line with agreed objectives and timelines.

This role would suit someone with an initial grounding in project management who is looking to build their experience within a complex, international business. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of projects, work with teams across different functions and play an important part in improving business processes and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, maintaining plans, timelines and action logs to ensure progress against key milestones.


• Support the delivery of business improvement, digital and organisational change initiatives.


• Monitor project budgets, risks and dependencies, escalating issues where required.


• Liaise with stakeholders across different departments to gather updates, communicate priorities and maintain alignment.


• Organise project meetings and workshops, documenting actions and following up on agreed deliverables.


• Prepare project reports, presentations and communications to keep stakeholders informed.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the implementation of new ways of working.


• Lead a small team of junior project managers.

About You

• Around 4 years’ experience in project management, project coordination or a similar role.


• Experience supporting projects within a business, technology, marketing or creative environment.


• Experience leading and mentoring junior colleagues.


• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.


• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.


• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with good attention to detail.


• Comfortable working with project plans, reporting and budgets.


• Keen to develop your project management expertise and take on increasing responsibility.

A degree or qualification in business, technology or marketing would be beneficial. Exposure to project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or APM would also be advantageous, although not essential.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your project management career within an established international organisation. You’ll gain broad business exposure, work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to projects focused on improving operational effectiveness and supporting long-term business objectives.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.