Junior IT Project Manager Job at Lichfield Full Time NEW

Junior IT Project Manager

Location: Home-based (with occasional travel as required)
Hours: 37.5 per week

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and organised Junior IT Project Manager to join our growing Digital and Transformation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in project management, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of IT and business change projects.

Working closely with experienced Project Managers and senior stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in coordinating and delivering projects that make a real impact across the organisation. From planning and tracking progress to supporting stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery, you’ll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the planning, scheduling and delivery of IT projects
• Coordinating communication between internal teams, stakeholders and external suppliers
• Maintaining project documentation, timelines, and risk logs
• Tracking progress against milestones and reporting on project status
• Assisting with governance processes from business case through to delivery
• Monitoring risks and escalating issues where required
• Supporting the delivery of projects on time, within scope and budget
• Managing project tools such as Jira, MS Project or similar
• Taking on increasing responsibility as your skills develop

About You

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and passionate about building a career in project management.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A basic understanding of project management principles
• Experience using Microsoft Office and project tools
• A collaborative, team-focused approach
• A keen interest in developing your career in IT project management

Desirable

• Previous experience in a project support or coordination role
• Exposure to project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2)
• Working towards, or interest in, professional project management certifications

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build your project management career in a supportive environment
• Exposure to a wide range of IT and transformation projects
• Work with experienced professionals across IT and the wider business
• Flexible home-based working with occasional travel