Location: Hybrid / Reading
Junior Project Manager
Role Purpose
To gain experience in and contribute to all aspects of the project management process so that you can support and add value to the team whilst developing your knowledge and career within the Implementation team at Dynamic Planner.
The Junior Project Manager will work within one of the sprint teams across a broad range of areas of product development. They will also work with all project managers understanding and helping in project management office functions:
- Planning – Planning allocated tasks and working with team for execution
- PMO function – Working with PMs to execute approval workflows, RAID management, Reporting and Plan management
- Agile process – Learning and implementing Agile process
- Release Management – Collaborating with team to learn and organise release management.
What does the Project team do?
- Leading planning and implementation of both internal and external projects to achieve organisational targets
- Empower and lead the team to maximise their potential
- Provide drive and leadership in evaluating and implementing applicable Agile process and methodologies
- Effectively communicate project status and progress in all relevant forums developing stakeholder confidence
Career development
- Junior Project Manager: To work within one of the sprint teams across a broad range of areas with support of a PM and work with PMO function
- Project Manager: Provide focused support to multiple teams
- Snr Project Manager: Own and drive forward major multiple projects
Key stakeholders
- Product Owners
- Project managers
- Sprint teams
- Senior stakeholders
Competencies (knowledge/skills/experience)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Leadership
- Agile methodologies
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, economics, mathematics, or any related field
I love coming into work every day at Dynamic Planner. I feel valued as an individual and enjoy great relationships with really talented people right across the organisation.
Glenn Bryant
Content and Communications Executive
I never feel like a number on a spreadsheet. And I love being able to work flexibly. I start my day at 8am. I’m a morning person. That really suits me.
Claire Bull
Product Owner