Junior Project Manager
NQCUnited Kingdom1 day ago
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NQC is a successful and growing software company specialising in supply chain risk management platforms. We're in the ‘Tech for Good' space, providing online web platforms which are in use by some of the largest organisations across a number of industries including the UK Government and the Automotive industry.
Based in central Manchester, NQC offers a supportive working atmosphere within a diverse team of people. We work on a hybrid model and regularly meet up outside of the office for team socials and company events. This is an opportunity to work on globally recognised technology solutions used by major brands throughout the world and become part of an exciting long term plan for sustainability, and a better future.
About Your New Role
As part of our growth journey, we are looking for a Junior Project Manager to help drive the successful delivery of a variety of projects across our SaaS platforms. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our Development, Testing, and Client-facing teams to ensure smooth project execution and play a key part in delivering solutions for both Public and Private sector clients - supporting compliance with legislation and contributing to the rollout of strategic software systems for high-profile organisations.
Key Responsibilities
As a Junior Project Manager, you will be required to undertake the following responsibilities as part of your day to day activities:
To be successful for this role, you will ideally meet these requirements:
Based in central Manchester, NQC offers a supportive working atmosphere within a diverse team of people. We work on a hybrid model and regularly meet up outside of the office for team socials and company events. This is an opportunity to work on globally recognised technology solutions used by major brands throughout the world and become part of an exciting long term plan for sustainability, and a better future.
About Your New Role
As part of our growth journey, we are looking for a Junior Project Manager to help drive the successful delivery of a variety of projects across our SaaS platforms. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our Development, Testing, and Client-facing teams to ensure smooth project execution and play a key part in delivering solutions for both Public and Private sector clients - supporting compliance with legislation and contributing to the rollout of strategic software systems for high-profile organisations.
Key Responsibilities
As a Junior Project Manager, you will be required to undertake the following responsibilities as part of your day to day activities:
- Defining project plans, establishing and adhering to deadlines, and monitoring progress of projects against plans
- Tackling projects on an end-to-end basis including scoping, planning, liaising, and creating stories with Jira
- Overseeing the development and testing function of projects
- Support communication between internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, progress, and expectations
- Track project risks and issues, helping escalate and coordinate resolutions as needed
- Support the standardisation and refinement of internal project delivery processes
To be successful for this role, you will ideally meet these requirements:
- You will have some knowledge of project management and software development
- You will ideally have experience in Agile methodologies
- You may also have experience in Waterfall methodologies
- You take pride in strong organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail
- You have excellent time management skills, and you're able to not only set but also adhere to strict deadlines
- You take a proactive approach to projects; identifying potential risks and making decisions under pressure
- You can hold yourself accountable, consistently working towards more streamlined processes in future projects
- Desirable: Prince2 qualification
- Is consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situations
- Communicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding
- Champions NQC's values and consistently acts in a principled, open and conscientious manner, challenging unacceptable behaviour
- Plans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errors.
- Thinks creatively and embraces opportunities for change.
- Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and acts as a team player while supporting colleagues
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working policy of 60% office-based
- Salary sacrifice/private pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (Increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Learning & Development through Udemy platform
- 24/7 Access to a Virtual GP
- Life Assurance (4 x Salary after 6 months)
- YuLife: employee discounts and wellbeing platform
- Regular company socials & events
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