In brief
This junior project manager role supports the delivery of projects within agreed scope, time and budget. The work involves assisting senior managers with task coordination, progress tracking and maintaining project documentation.
Best for
Junior project managers with relevant certifications
Non-negotiable
High level of UK security clearance required.
Worth knowing
This is a six-month contract role determined as Inside IR35.
What you need
Required
Security clearance
Must already hold
Project management
Clearly required in the listing
Agile methodology
Clearly required in the listing
Waterfall methodology
Clearly required in the listing
Stakeholder communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Documentation management
Clearly required in the listing
Microsoft Excel
Clearly stated in the job description.
Microsoft Word
Clearly stated in the job description.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Clearly stated in the job description.
Microsoft Project
Clearly stated in the job description.
Jira
Clearly stated in the job description.
Trello
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Develop project plans
Clearly stated in the job description.
Track project progress
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain project documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Update project stakeholders
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor project budgets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Process financial documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure project compliance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Entry level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“Working under the guidance of a senior project or programme manager, you will assist in managing tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Location: Reading Contract:6 months Pay:Up to£65p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK security clearance. Overview: You'll be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects within agreed scope, time, and budget. Working under the guidance of a senior project or programme manager, you will assist in managing tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders. Responsibilities: Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Track progress against milestones and escalate risks or delays promptly. Maintain accurate documentation (plans, RAID logs, status reports). 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. Essential Skills and Experience 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. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
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