Junior Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

We're looking for a talented and experienced Project Managerto join our Strategic Projects team and make a key contribution to driving forward the strategic agenda of one of the UK's largest and most ambitious universities. Youwill work under the direction of a Senior Project Manager to manage one or more strategic projects within the University's change portfolio.Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in delivering complex projects and be confident in working with senior stakeholders and building trusted and productive working relationships. We have multiple positions available for this role.

Here at Manchester Metropolitan University, we are committed to developing an outstanding teaching and learning experience for our students, whilst also building a research-rich culture to address some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Key to delivering this agenda is our portfolio of strategic projects which will help transform the organisation and enhance our offer to students, staff and the wider community. These represent major strategic investments by the University aimed at generating a step-change; therefore, they are typically large scale and highly complex, involving multiple stakeholders and interdependencies across the institution.

This is 2 year fixed term position.

What you will bring to the role

• You will be responsible for ensuring both smaller standalone projects and those which are part of a wider programme of change are well managed throughout the lifecycle from inception to closure.

• You will have exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively with all levels of seniority.

• You will implement project structures and coordinate project workstream meetings, workshops, and boards to ensure that projects progress at pace in an environment of robust governance.

• You will coordinate project activity and actions through collation of work packages and help ensure deliverables, outcomes and benefits are realised.

• You will be proactive, enjoy working flexibly and appreciate variety in your work.

• Experience of working in the Higher Education sector is desirable but not essential.

• You will have formal training in project management techniques and methodology (e.g., Prince2, Agile, PMI, MSP or APM)

How to apply:Please submit your CV and covering letter (detailing your suitability for the role) via our application portal. For informal enquiries, please contact Helen Walker (Senior Project Manager) on Helen.Walker@mmu.ac.uk

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.

Interviews will be held on Manchester Metropolitan University campus on Thursday 30th October

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacant.

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview