Junior Project Manager

Ultima; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job Title: Junior Project Manager

Location: Hybrid – 1 days onsite with client (Woking), 4 days remote

About Us:

Ultima is a leading provider of IT solutions, helping businesses enhance their technological capabilities through innovative and efficient project delivery. We work closely with our clients to ensure their IT projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with their business goals.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to join our team. This hybrid role involves working onsite with our client for two days a week and remotely for the remaining two days. The successful candidate will manage multiple small IT-related projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently while meeting stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee multiple small IT-related projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including schedules, status reports, and risk registers.
• Track project progress, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Communicate project updates effectively to all stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks and issues, proposing solutions to mitigate them.
• Ensure projects adhere to defined best practices, frameworks, and governance standards.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in project coordination or project management, preferably within an IT environment.
• Strong understanding of IT project lifecycle and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in project management (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, CAPM, or Agile certifications) is a plus.
• Experience in working within a client-facing role.
• Previous exposure to IT infrastructure, software development, or cloud projects.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid working model with a mix of onsite and remote work.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A chance to work on varied IT projects and gain hands-on experience.

If you are a proactive and ambitious individual looking to grow your career in IT project management, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Ultima as our Junior Project Manager!