Graduate Project Manager

Purpose of this position 

To support the successful delivery of strategic and operational projects across the business by providing structured project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and data-led reporting. This role is designed to give a high-potential graduate exposure to end-to-end project lifecycle management while contributing meaningful value to key transformation, efficiency, and growth initiatives. The position also serves as a development opportunity for future leadership in project or programme management.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional projects under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager or PMO Lead
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, risk registers, and action logs
• Track project milestones, budgets, and deliverables using agreed project management tools and templates
• Support stakeholder communication and coordination, including preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and reviews, capturing minutes and following up on actions
• Assist in change management activities and ensure adherence to governance frameworks
• Conduct research, data analysis, and problem-solving to support decision-making
• Contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and tools

Qualifications

You will have a combination of technical qualifications and relevant experience. Preferably, you will have:

• A degree (2:1 or above) in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Exposure to or formal training in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, APM PMQ, Agile) is desirable
• Strong academic record demonstrating analytical and organisational skills
• Placement year or relevant internship experience is advantageous but not essential

Job Function Technical Knowledge and Skills 

• Good understanding of project lifecycle stages and basic project planning principles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project (or similar)
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Planner, Smartsheet, Asana, Trello, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to analyse data and trends to inform project tracking and reporting
• Clear written and verbal communication, including report writing and presentation preparation
• Awareness of business operations and/or manufacturing processes is desirable
• Capable of working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders in a professional environment

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn and develop professionally
• Effective communicator who can build relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Resilient and adaptable, able to work in a dynamic, change-driven environment
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership0 and accountability for assigned tasks
• Team-oriented, with a positive and collaborative mindset