Jobs, fresher vacancy - Project Manager • Greater Manchester

Company: NielsenIQ

Greater Manchester

Job DescriptionAbout the JobOur Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all objectives are met on time and within budget. Working within a structured framework, our Project Managers make key decisions that drive project success, providing clear direction and guidance to teams while maintaining accountability. They regularly engage with team members and stakeholders to ensure that project requirements align with user needs, adjusting plans as necessary to meet project goals. Beyond task management, our Project Managers act as crucial points of communication, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, sponsors, and cross-functional teams. They manage expectations, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and create positive partnerships that support project objectives. Main ResponsibilitiesLeadership & autonomy (influence) Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy Influences customers, suppliers and partners Develops strong relationships at all levels within the business May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives. Collaborates regularly with team members, users and customers Engages to ensure that user needs are being met throughout Prepares training materials for internal PMO and business-wide use Lives NIQ’s values Stakeholder management and communication Is a flexible and effective stakeholder manager, working to motivate, negotiate, mediate and direct to ensure positive project outcomes Creates and maintains positive engagement with project sponsors and customers Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives Develops close and effective partnerships with specialist team stakeholders Develops and maintains appropriate project status reportingBusiness Knowledge Has a thorough understanding of industry and specialist PM bodies of knowledge as necessary Independently works to gain a thorough knowledge of the domain of the organisation Is able to apply the knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations and actively maintains own knowledge and contributes to the development of others Rapidly absorbs new information and applies it effectively Maintains an awareness of developing practices and their application and takes responsibility for driving own development. Gathers feedback on PMO processes and generates ideas for process improvement Defines, implements and communicates beneficial changes to the PMO processes Required Experience2-3 Years of Experience in Project Management Knowledge of Microsoft Project Tool.What You GetPrivate Medical InsuranceFlexible working environment Learning & Development Great team culture