Junior Project Manager
TMS Global are a wholly owned subsidiary of DS Smith PLC, a FTSE100 listed multi-national packaging and display manufacturing business. TMS Global specialise in the outsourcing of retail display, print and packaging and are active in 97 markets globally. Our TMS family consists of just over 300 people who are spread internationally across APAC, LATAM, EMEA and NA.
We are growing quickly and in 2021 we have a number of critical projects that we plan to deliver to ensure that as we grow further, we have the most efficient processes and solid foundations in place to support this growth. As a result, we are recruiting for several new roles to focus on new business implementation as well as operational transformation projects. One of these new positions, is a Junior Project Manager role, on an initial 12 Month Fixed Term basis, to be based flexibly out of Manchester when we do eventually return to the office.
The role
As a Junior Project Manager, you will assist a team of Project Managers in the delivery of key strategic projects by providing support with coordinating essential project tasks such as project tracking, management of actions, minutes taking and potentially managing some small elements of projects depending on previous experience and confidence with doing so.
You will work across a range of various key projects such as operational efficiency or new business implementation projects therefore strong planning and multitasking skills will be essential to success within this role as well as good overall knowledge of project management techniques and methodology.
To qualify for the role, some skills that would be either essential or helpful:
- Around 1-2 years experience within a Project Coordinator or Management related role.
- An excellent understanding of planning, budget and cost management
- Prince2 Qualification is an advantage but not essential.
If you think you have the right background and experience, please get in touch!