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:
- Bachelor’s 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)
- Master’s 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
Associate Project Manager employer: marcusdonald.vincere.io
Marcus Donald is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the tech transformation space. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor others while working in a hybrid UK setting that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. Join us to be part of a team that values strategic outcomes and empowers you to lead complex projects in the Financial Services sector.
