Junior Project Manager in Glasgow

Glasgow · Fully office-based · £25,000 - £35,000

About the Client

Morela is proud to be supporting our client who are a fast-growing technology start-up helping large organisations run their IT operations more intelligently. Backed by experienced founders, they are building a name for turning reactive, manual IT support into something far more proactive and automated. It is an ambitious, collaborative business where new joiners get real exposure and the chance to make an impact quickly.

The Opportunity

As they grow their Glasgow team, our client is looking to bring in a Junior Project Manager who is organised, motivated and keen to build a career in project delivery. You will be supported by senior colleagues and experienced technical consultants, learning how complex projects are run while playing a hands-on part in keeping them on track. It is a great fit for someone early in their career who wants to learn quickly in a busy delivery environment. The position is based in the Glasgow city-centre office five days a week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, this is a deliberate choice to help you learn fast and stay close to the team, so remote and hybrid working are not available.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery: Help keep several projects moving day to day, working alongside Senior Project Managers and technical consultants.
• Keeping things on track: Own the core project paperwork, plans, RAID logs and regular status updates, so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Bringing people together: Arrange and run project meetings, take clear notes, and chase agreed actions until they are done.
• Balancing structure and pace: Blend Agile ways of working with PRINCE2-style governance to keep delivery moving without losing control of timelines or budgets.
• Communicating well: Be a dependable point of contact for internal teams and help pull together updates for enterprise clients.

What You'll Bring

• An interest in delivery methods: Some exposure to approaches like Waterfall, Agile, Kanban or Lean. An Agile or PRINCE2 qualification is a bonus, but not a must, full training is provided.
• Some early experience: Ideally one to two years in project management, PMO or coordination, preferably in a tech or IT setting, though attitude matters most.
• Commitment to the office: You are happy working on-site in central Glasgow, Monday to Friday, this role is not remote or hybrid.
• A sharp, organised mind: Strong attention to detail and the ability to keep several things moving at once.
• Genuine drive: A proactive, curious attitude and real enthusiasm for learning about IT operations and enterprise technology.
• Right to work in the UK: You must already have the right to work here, as sponsorship is not available.

What's on Offer

• A salary of £25,000 to £35,000, depending on experience.
• An annual performance bonus.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• The chance to fast-track your career on high-profile enterprise projects, learning from people who have done it before.