Junior Project Manager

New contract opportunity available - 12 Month contract role with top tier bank as Junior Project Manager / Project Assistant to assist in a complex programme to support the day-to-day delivery

Scope of the position:

To join a large, complex, multi‑year transformation programme where youll play a pivotal role as the operational backbone supporting senior leadership and high‑impact delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Junior Project Manager or PMO professional to gain exposure to enterprise‑level programmes, strong governance practices, and clear career progression.

You will work closely with the Programme Manager and multiple project teams, contributing directly to the success of a high‑visibility initiative. The environment offers hands‑on learning, structured delivery frameworks, and the opportunity to grow into a Project Manager or PMO Manager role.

Why you should work here:

• Exposure to a large‑scale, enterprise transformation programme
• Strong governance, structured delivery, and best‑practice PMO environment
• Opportunity to develop end‑to‑end project delivery skills
• Clear career progression for high performers
• Immediate, full‑time role within a collaborative programme team

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Programme and Project Managers with day‑to‑day coordination and delivery activities
• Schedule, prepare for, and minute governance meetings, workshops, and forums
• Produce weekly and monthly status reports, dashboards, RAID logs, and SteerCo packs
• Maintain programme documentation, templates, trackers, and repositories with strong version control
• Track milestones, actions, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions across workstreams
• Support stakeholder communication, updates, and follow‑ups
• Assist with planning, delivery tracking, testing coordination, cutover planning, and go‑live support
• Provide administrative, financial, and resourcing support (POs, invoices, onboarding)

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:

Education:

• Relevant Project Management qualification (certification required)

Experience:

• Previous experience in a PMO, project support, or junior project management role
• Exposure to large or complex programmes is advantageous

Skills:

• Solid understanding of project management principles and governance
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions‑driven mindset

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