About your new company
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 proactively provide support on a number of exciting and transformative Government projects. You will play a pivotal role in delivering services that form part of the wider Transforming Public Procurement programme. You will work closely with colleagues and senior representatives from across Central Government Departments to ensure that projects meet the required client outcomes and that they are delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities
As a Junior Project Manager, you are expected 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.
- Identifying potential risks and proactively mitigating them.
- Managing budget and client expectations.
- Overseeing the development and testing function of projects.
- Providing regular updates with senior stakeholders.
- Tackling projects on an end-to-end basis including scoping, planning, liaising, and creating stories with Jira.
- Working cross-functionally between the development team, client team, and clients directly.
- Supporting the client team internally.
- Fostering a productive and positive working environment with a diverse group of individuals.
Requirements
To be successful in 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.
Key Competencies
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working policy
- Private pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (Increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan
- Learning & Development through Udemy
- 24/7 Access to a Virtual GP
- Life Assurance (4 x Salary after probation period)
- Regular company socials & events
- Perkbox - giving you weekly free treats, monthly cinema tickets, birthday gifts
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Manchester: Relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester
