Associate Project Manager

Junior / Associate Project Manager

Role Overview

The Junior / Associate Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of cross- functional projects/programmes that align with the strategic objectives of the organisation. This role involves overseeing multiple interrelated projects managing stakeholders ensuring resource alignment and delivering measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual on their project management journey with an interest in project delivery technology leadership and driving transformation in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning execution and delivery of projects from initiation through to closure

Define project scope goals and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with stakeholders

Develop and manage project budgets timelines and resource plans

Coordinate cross-project activities and ensure alignment with strategic goals

Identify and manage project -level risks issues and dependencies

Establish governance structures and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress and performance

Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels ensuring e ective communication and change management

Ensure compliance with internal policies industry standards and regulatory requirements

Support project managers and team members to build capability and ensure consistent delivery practices

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management Engineering IT or a related field

Desirable Qualifications:

Professional certification in project management (e.g. MSP PMP PRINCE2 Agile)

Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related discipline

Experience:

Minimum 1 years of experience in project management

1 years experience in Financial Services sector

1 years of experience in technology solutions including datacentre campus networks cloud security software hardware EUS etc.

Understanding of services o ered by vendors such as Cisco Arista Juniper Fortinet Palo Alto etc.

Disciplined individual with experience in delivery and budget management

Experience working in matrixed organisations with cross-functional teams

Awareness and basic experience of project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile

Awareness and basic experience of project and PMO teams tools and best practices

Demonstrated ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement

Key Competencies

Business acumen with the ability to make decisions in a changing environment

Excellent team player

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Demonstrable organisational and time management skills

Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment

Location & Hours

Hybrid working model with weekly travel to London o ices

UK Hours may require extended hours and weekends during critical project phases