Junior Project Manager (IT & Software Delivery) | Tygervalley

SUMMARY:
Junior Project Manager (IT & Software Delivery) | Tygervalley

POSITION INFO:
About the Opportunity Our client, a prominent and growing financial services organisation , is seeking a proactive Junior Project Manager to lead the delivery of key technology and business projects . Operating within an Agile software development environment, you will take ownership of low-to-medium complexity projects, drive cross-functional team accountability, and ensure deliverables are met within approved scope, budget, and governance standards . Key Responsibilities End-to-End Project Delivery: Lead assigned projects to meet agreed objectives, deliverables, timelines, cost parameters, and quality standards . Planning & Governance: Develop and maintain project execution plans (milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions) while applying established project governance frameworks, tools, and templates . Stakeholder & Change Management: Partner with business stakeholders to define success criteria, manage expectations, oversee the change control process, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities . Team Leadership & Accountability: Direct and hold project team members accountable across all stages of the project lifecycle . Risk, Budget & Reporting: Monitor project performance and budgets, identify delivery risks early, drive corrective actions, and prepare formal progress reports and decision papers for governance forums . Minimum Requirements & Qualifications Qualification: Relevant IT, Business, Project Management, or equivalent qualification . Experience: 1-3 years' proven experience as a Junior Project Manager leading assigned projects and managing delivery activities across multiple teams or business areas . Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of IT systems, software products, the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and software implementation activities . Methodologies (Advantageous): Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or Kanban delivery practices, as well as formal methodologies such as PMBOK or PRINCE2 . Industry Background (Advantageous): Prior experience within the financial services sector . Key Competencies Delivery leadership, execution discipline, and proactive ownership Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and escalation judgement Clear stakeholder communication and ability to influence accountability High attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills Business and outcome orientation with strong learning agility