project manager Uxbridge, England
Job description
Are you looking to develop your Project Management career? Work in a team that value and implement a defined project management methodology to ensure project success (Predominantly Prince2 at Canon).
We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Junior Project Manager to join our team at Canon. As a Junior Project Manager, you will be solely responsible for planning, organising, and overseeing projects from initiation to completion. You will work closely with the account management and business operations team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the desired customer objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about project management and eager to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What we give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
- Pay – from £32,886 to £34,713 + 5% OT Bonus
- Learning & Development – As a Company that encourages continuous learning you will always have resources and support available.
- Work & Home Life Balance – We support with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year, hybrid working (2 days per week from home), holiday purchase and a flexible working policy.
- Diversity – We are an organisation that delivers on a global scale, striving to create a diverse and empowered workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
- Health & Wellbeing – Free private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions and discounted rates to Gyms.
- Employee discount – Up to 38% off products from our Canon store.
- Some other benefits – Generous Pension, Canon Awards, Discount cards, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loans – where applicable - and charity volunteer days.
What we ask
- Ensuring that the project produces the required deliverables within the specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits.
- Planning and organising resources ensuring that roles and responsibilities of team members are clearly defined and agreed.
- Use of agreed project management tool and processes, providing clear project governance.
- Managing stakeholders and stakeholder engagement throughout the project using the most effective method – calls, meetings, emails, project reporting.
- Preparing and maintaining all project documentation, gaining authorisations as required.
- Appropriate project reporting as agreed in the PID.
- Your own development
You will need
- Experience working in a Project Office as a Project Support, Project Analyst or Junior Project Manager as a trainer in a customer environment, and proven track record of delivering excellent customer experience
- Excellent organisation skills
- Exceptional communication skills and exemplary listening skills – and ability to manage project members assertively and politely to drive tasks and actions
- Ambitious and driven - with a desire to work in a high performing team and a focus on personal KPIs and results
- Strong time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and manage customer expectations
- Project Management training – ideally Prince2 to Foundation and/or Practioner
Further Information
Salary – Pay – £32,886 to £34,713 + 5% OT Bonus
Maternity cover – 9 Month (Fixed Term Contract)
Location – Hybrid - Stockley Park, Uxbridge
Closing date – Please apply as soon as possible
