J unior Project Manager - 6-Month Contract (Extension Possible) We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support a major client on a high-priority initiative. This is an urgent requirement, and we are looking to progress suitable candidates quickly. Role Details Title: Junior Project Manager Locations: 3 positions in Northampton, 1 position in Knutsford Duration: 6 months, with potential 6-month extension based on performance Working Model: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week) Key Requirements Strong experience working within Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) Demonstrated change management capability Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder-engagement skills Ability to support project planning, RAID management, reporting, and governance Exposure to banking, financial services, or IT project environments Key Responsibilities Support day-to-day delivery across multiple Agile workstreams Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans, reports, dashboards, and documentation Manage and track RAID logs, escalating risks and issues where required Coordinate meetings, prepare summaries/actions, and ensure follow-up is completed Facilitate communication between delivery teams, stakeholders, and project leadership Support change initiatives, helping teams adopt new processes, tools, and ways of working Ensure adherence to project governance, timelines, and quality standards Desirable Skills Experience working with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tooling Understanding of project financials or resource forecasting Knowledge of regulatory environments (particularly useful in financial services) Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Relevant certifications (e.g., Agile, Prince2, Scrum Master) - beneficial but not essential What This Role Offers Opportunity to develop project management capability within a large, structured environment Hands-on exposure to Agile delivery and organisational change Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Potential long-term extension based on performance