Junior Project Manager

CACI Limited; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Junior Project Manager to oversee project delivery and support client solutions. This full-time role requires experience with project management and knowledge of telecommunications systems. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proactive teamwork and adaptability, with opportunities for hybrid working. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment for its employees.

Benefits

Target based commission package

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Life Insurance

Private Health Insurance from the 2nd anniversary

Sickness & Disability income protection from the 3rd anniversary

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a junior PM or associate who can manage spreadsheets and follow instructions.
• Experience with OSS/BSS implementations and in providing end-to-end technical leadership for OSS/BSS projects.
• Awareness/appreciation of telecom fixed/mobile operator systems specifically Service Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Project-managing the definition, design and delivery of client solutions.
• Support sales and business-development activities by defining project scopes and cost estimating.
• Manage project reporting, risk and issue management, and project closure.

Skills

General project management skills

Ability to manage spreadsheets

Experience working on large-scale IT systems

Some knowledge of integration methodologies

Awareness of telecom networks

Education

CCNA or similar IT networking certifications

Job description

CACI Ltd Winchester, England, United Kingdom

Junior Project Manager

Direct message the job poster from CACI Ltd

From our headquarters in London, we’re busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 full‑time employees and an annual turnover of £179m.

Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport – delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it’s business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one‑size‑fits‑all.

We don’t just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow’s world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers.

About Network Services

CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities

The role

Our Project Managers (working as part of a client team, CACI team or individually) have responsibility for project‑managing the definition, design and delivery of our client solutions as well as internal CACI software delivery, including project initiation, project planning, financial/budget management, partner/subcontractor management, project reporting, risk and issue management, and project closure.

In addition the Project Managers may support sales and business‑development activities by undertaking defining project scopes, resource and cost estimating and promoting the company’s ability to deliver.

The role may also require the successful candidate to support many customers and projects, potentially broadening their areas of expertise to cover new opportunities; however it is recognised that an individual may have skills, experience, aptitude or interests that will lead them to specialise in a particular area.

Core skills, knowledge and experience required

• The ideal candidate is a junior PM or associate who can manage spreadsheets and follow instructions.
• Specific telecoms, PSTN, or WLR experience is not required.
• General project management skills and the ability to “turn the handle” are the key requirements.
• The role aligns with the previously mentioned “junior STM” specification.
• Experience working on large‑scale IT systems.
• Some knowledge of integration methodologies, eTOM, ITIL and solution‑architecture principles – familiarity with key OSS/BSS processes, e.g. alarm correlation, fault management, provisioning, activation, order management, inventory management, billing and customer management.
• Some knowledge of IP Network Management Systems (Assurance).
• Awareness/appreciation of telecom fixed/mobile operator systems specifically Service Assurance, trouble ticketing, workforce management, network planning and design systems, inventory, and network fault and performance management solutions.
• Awareness/appreciation of telecom fixed/mobile operator networks including optical, radio and wireless.
• Experience of business transformation projects.
• RFQ/RFP and procurement management.
• Experience with OSS/BSS implementations and in providing “end‑to‑end” technical leadership for OSS/BSS projects.
• CCNA or any similar IT networking certifications.

Expected behaviours

• Proactive
• Adaptable
• Flexible
• A team player
• Reliable

Flexibility

The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach – working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process.

• Target based commission package.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Life Insurance.
• Private Health Insurance from the 2nd anniversary.
• Sickness & Disability income protection from the 3rd anniversary.

Equal opportunities

CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will:

• Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on 020 7602 6000 to discuss individual requirements further).
• Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview.

Our people are unique, and we encourage and support them to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services