Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager 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…

Contract type Contract
Posted 21 October 2026

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Junior Project Manager

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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