Junior Project Manager

About the role:

We are looking for a Junior Project Manager (Project Coordinator) to join our dynamic Projects & Programmes Practice within Computacenter. In this role, you'll support the delivery of stand-alone projects or work streams, collaborating closely with senior Project Managers and various stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle while developing key skills in planning, coordination, risk management, and project governance. Whether aligned to a specific customer account or providing support from our Shared Services CPMO, you’ll play a critical role in enabling delivery excellence across local and international projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers in planning, tracking, and coordinating all phases of project delivery.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, status reports, and schedules.
• Monitor risks, issues, changes, and dependencies while keeping registers up to date.
• Coordinate internal and external project resources (including service providers and partners).
• Attend and contribute to governance meetings, taking minutes and preparing reporting materials.
• Help manage project financials, forecasts, and reports using internal tools such as PEAT and PFRs.
• Engage with stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, Consultancy, and Service Management teams.
• Work with change management tools (e.g., Remedy) to help manage project modifications and risks.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to support successful delivery.
• Actively contribute to team culture and professional standards within the practice.

Requirements:

• 1-2+ years of experience in a project support, coordination, or junior PM role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to escalate when necessary.
• Excellent use of English, written and spoken.

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to IT service environments or technology-led project delivery.
• Membership or interest in professional bodies (e.g., APM, PMI, BCS).
• Understanding of commercial models like Fixed Price or Time & Materials.

What we offer:

• A long-term, stable environment with opportunities for career progression into project or program management.
• Tailored training programs and support for project management certifications.
• Flexible benefits and access to health, coaching, and wellbeing services.
• A collaborative, international culture with regular team engagement events.
• Involvement in major transformation projects with global impact.

About us:

Computacenter is a leading independent technology and services provider for large corporate and public sector organizations.

We help customers Source, Transform, and Manage their technology infrastructure to drive digital transformation and sustainable success.

Listed on the London Stock Exchange (CCC.L), Computacenter employs over 22,000 people worldwide and is a member of the FTSE 250.