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Junior Project Manager

Job details
Posting date: 22 October 2024
Salary: £33,400.00 to £44,400.00 per year
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 November 2024
Location: Salford, M50 2UE
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/216868/T&S

Summary

Are you passionate about driving successful projects and collaborating with dynamic teams? As an IST Junior Project Manager at Sodexo, based in Salford with home-based flexibility, you will support the delivery of critical business strategies by overseeing small to medium-sized projects. You’ll play a key role in maintaining project progress, ensuring objectives are met, and working with internal and external stakeholders to make a real impact.
What you’ll do:
  • Take full responsibility for the definition, documentation, and successful completion of various projects.
  • Provide clear direction and leadership to project teams, keeping the project on track.
  • Oversee the transition of projects into “business-as-usual” ensuring sustainability.
  • Utilise project management tools for tracking and reporting project status to all stakeholders.
  • Coordinate resources and manage budgets to keep projects on time and within scope.
  • Collaborate with IS&T Project Managers and ensure adherence to the IS&T Project Delivery Process.
  • Prepare progress reports and maintain budget trackers to monitor project finances.
What you bring:
  • A professional qualification (or studying to achieve)
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working as a Project Coordinator in either a PMO environment or supporting Project Managers to deliver projects.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills with an eye for detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player, fostering a collaborative team culture.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to various Sodexo locations as required.
  • Desirable: A degree and SC security clearance (or the ability to obtain clearance).

What we offer:

Circa £37,000 DOE + Excellent benefits package
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.