ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Minimum BSc level equivalent qualification in a life-science subject

• Excellent attention to detail/quality control skills

• Strong communication skills: both listening and notetaking
• Some experience in a client services business setting would be preferrable, but not essential

GENERAL SKILLS:

• A natural problem solver
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and organise workload meticulously
• Manages time well between projects, and tasks between time frames
• Clear communication, level-headed and diplomatic approach
• Understands production processes, and can communicate these effectively
• Manages difficult situations in a positive and constructive way
• A good level of commercial awareness

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a talented full-time Junior Project Manager to join the Science and Project Management team. This role will report to the Project Management Director.
This role requires a Minimum BSc level equivalent qualification in a life-science related subject.

PURPOSE OF A JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER:

At Random42, Junior Project Managers play a crucial role in the successful delivery of our projects. They will manage a range of creative, immersive, and high-science projects from animations to multi-deliverable interactive experiences, seeing them through from the time the sales team wins the pitch, to final delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER:

The Junior Project Manager will act as the key point of contact, owning project schedules and managing the workflow through our Science and Production teams. We are looking for a natural problem solver who is able to support the workflow internally, as well as possessing a collaborative and efficient focus on client services externally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate and collaborate with different departments and teams
• Discuss the scope of the project internally with Science and Production teams
• Build background knowledge of projects and ensure briefs are communicated effectively
• Keep track of project workflow, steps, and communication with clients
• Maintain and oversee the organisation and filing of project documentation and deliverables
• Develop and maintain production timelines with multiple review rounds
• Lead on internal calls - team briefs, internal calls, and day-to-day communication with the Science and Production teams
• Facilitate client calls for feedback and review and assemble relevant teams
• Provide updates on the status of projects to relevant teams
• Build positive relationships throughout the project process
• Handle enquiries from clients/partners clearly, efficiently, and in a timely manner
• Quality control assurance of projects before they go out the door