Junior Project Manager

Salary: £33,600 – £38,400 per year

Hybrid working role

Purpose

Responsible for the design, delivery and coordination of activities and projects. This is an opportunity for an aspiring Junior Project manager to develop PM skills and gain experience while delivering challenging and interesting projects in complex environments

Responsibilities

• Report to lead PM in support of the Head of PMO
• Support the bid and project design process
• Initiate, develop and control projects and activities
• Understand and contribute in process design and process fault finding
• Support and mentor the Project Coordinator
• Work with stakeholders and delivery SME’s to design in-country plans
• Establishment of SOPs – Project Diary, Risk Register, HSE, Induction briefings, oversee the mobilisation training requirements and monitor and control the QA/QC procedures relevant to projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with Project Stakeholders and the SRO
• Develop and control project finances supported by Accounts department
• Communicate and produce reports for stakeholders, SRO and PMO as required
• Perform other tasks in support of the PMO and Optima Group
• Current working practice is WFH but could develop into hybrid working at a later date

Experience and Skills Required

• APM/PRINCE2 Project Management Qualification
• Degree Desirable
• Demonstrable understanding of project management methodologies
• Highly competent in using Microsoft Office, the internet and web based applications
• Strong management skills with the ability to work with team members
• Ability to take ownership and obtain results
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confident, tactful, diplomatic, resourceful
• Full UK driving license
• Highly competent in using project management software tools