Group Junior Project Manager

Quantum Pharmaceutical Limited; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in East Kilbride seeks a Group Junior Project Manager to oversee project delivery and governance. The ideal candidate will manage defined projects, support senior managers, and ensure stakeholder engagement. Key qualifications include understanding PRINCE2 methodologies, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. This role is vital for those passionate about impacting healthcare positively, accompanied by competitive benefits, including cycle schemes and eye care vouchers.

Benefits

Active Social and charity committee

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PRINCE2 methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail with consistent, high-quality output.
• Confident communicator with clear written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of defined projects.
• Ensure projects adhere to governance frameworks.
• Work with Business Unit leads to gather requirements.

Skills

Understanding of PRINCE2 methodologies

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

At Target Healthcare Group, we are pioneers in the pharmaceutical industry, committed to revolutionising healthcare. As the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of unlicensed medicines and hard-to-source products, we serve retail pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical wholesalers, and homecare markets with unmatched expertise and passion.

With a diverse team of over 500 professionals, including top pharmacists, skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff, we ensure excellence and innovation in everything we do.

Why Top Talent Chooses Us

Impact

Ensure the safety and efficacy of life‑saving medicines.

Innovation

Work with cutting‑edge technology and groundbreaking processes in a rapidly growing environment.

Career Growth

Enjoy unparalleled opportunities for continuous learning and professional advancement.

Collaborative Excellence

Be part of a passionate, international team dedicated to making a real difference in healthcare.

Competitive Rewards

Receive a top‑tier salary, comprehensive benefits, and enjoy a balanced work‑life environment.

OurProject Managementdepartment serves as a central hub for project oversight, governance and support of the Group’s projects ensuring that all projects are executed effectively and aligned with the business. As we expand, we are seeking a meticulous and dedicatedGroup Junior Project Managerto join our team.

As aGroup Junior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of business change initiatives and projects by taking ownership of small, lower‑risk projects and assisting the Group Project Manager within larger projects. Building on prior experience as a Project Coordinator, the role combines strong organisational skills with developing leadership skills. Therefore, enabling the individual to plan, monitor, and control projects while engaging stakeholders and driving successful outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include, although not limited to:

Project Delivery

• Independent management and end‑to‑end delivery of defined projects, ensuring scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are met.
• Support senior project managers in the delivery of complex, high‑value projects.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, escalating risks and issues where appropriate. ensuring updates are recorded timely and accurately.
• Update and review project documentation including drawings, design, work packages, and project plans.
• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on project budgets throughout the entirety of the project lifecycle.

Governance & Reporting

• Ensure projects adhere to governance frameworks, working to produce required documentation (business cases, project charters, RAID logs, status reports).
• Track project progress, risks, issues, and benefits, providing timely updates to Group Project Manager, Project Owners, and Project Sponsors.
• Prepare regular progress reports to share with team.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with Business Unit leads and SMEs to gather requirements and manage expectations.
• Support communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Collaborating with, coordinating, and supporting cross‑functional teams within the Group to deliver projects on time and in budget.
• Facilitating and leading project team meetings and site visits.

Construction & Site‑Specific Responsibilities

• Manage all on‑site construction activities to ensure project specifications and standards are being adhered to.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, project team, and suppliers to maintain progress and resolve site‑related issues.
• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are being adhered to.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of PRINCE2 methodologies and structured project management practices.
• Excellent attention to detail with consistent, high‑quality output.
• Confident communicator with clear written and verbal skills, able to produce reports, presentations, and professional correspondence with stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.
• Effective stakeholder management, building productive relationships internally and externally.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate tasks across multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑changing environment, with a strong understanding of escalation requirements, and willing to seek support when needed.
• Capable of delivering small to medium‑sized projects with minimal supervision, in line with Group PMO standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.

Benefits of Working with Us

Joining the Target Healthcare Group means being part of an inspired, enthusiastic team committed to our vision and values. We believe in cultivating a nurturing, dynamic workplace culture.

Other benefits include:

• Active Social and charity committee
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers

If you are passionate about quality and aspire to make a significant impact in healthcare, we want you on our team. Join Target Healthcare Group as a Group Junior Project Manager and become a key player in our mission to transform healthcare.