ROLE DESCRIPTION
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Junior Project Manager / Project Administrator to support our team in delivering high-quality broadband communication products. You'll help plan and track R&D projects from early ideas to finished products, working with teams across the UK and the Far East working 20 hours per week.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in engineering or product development who enjoys keeping things on track and working with different people and teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Project Support
* Help create project plans (tasks, timelines, budgets, resources).
* Schedule and lead project meetings and take notes.
* Track progress and keep project tools up to date.
* Raise and monitor purchase orders with suppliers.
* Ensure suppliers deliver on time and stay on budget.
Communication & Collaboration
* Work closely with teams in R&D, Product Management, and Quality Control.
* Keep everyone informed with clear updates and reports.
* Coordinate with outside suppliers and contractors.
* Share project updates in meetings with managers.
Risk & Quality Management
* Spot potential problems early and help find solutions.
* Make sure everyone is working from the most up-to-date documents.
* Help plan testing with the Quality team.
* Check if all documentation is complete at every stage of the project.
KEY CLIENTS
* Product Line Management, major network operators globally via Product Line Management
* Manufacturers
QUALIFICATIONS
Education (Preferred)
A diploma or certificate in project management (e.g. Agile, Scrum, PMP, PRINCE2).
Experience (Preferred)
* 1.5+ years of experience in project administration or management, ideally in tech or engineering.
* Experience working with overseas (Far East) suppliers.
Skills
* Strong communication and people skills.
* Able to stay organised and manage multiple tasks.
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).
* Familiarity with project tools like Jira or Confluence is a plus.
* Project management tools (such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
KEY COLLEAGUES
You’ll collaborate with:
* R&D Team (UK)
* Project Management Office (PMO)
* Product Line Managers
* Quality Control Manager
* Outsourcing Partners
COMMUNICATION LINES
Collaborate with: R&D Team (UK), Work closely with internal teams and international partners
Consult with: Product Line Managers
Inform: Project Management Office (PMO), leaders, all relevant stakeholders
Accountable to: Director of R&D (UK and Outsourcing)