About this role
Seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our to team in Belfast to supports a major industrial organisation in delivering improvement initiatives across its project portfolio. The work focuses on strengthening project execution by providing additional capacity and specialist expertise where internal teams need support.
Location: BelfastOn Site: OnsiteClearance: Clearable Experience Level: Junior - Mid Key Responsibilities:
Support project deployment from initial definition through to completionApply structured methodologies such as LBIP+, AGILE, and industry best practiceProvide enabling support where internal teams require additional capacity or specialist skillsAssist with project planning including scoping, scheduling, and workflow organisationReview and maintain documentation to ensure project artefacts are accurate and up to dateCoordinate actions and deliverables across multiple stakeholders and workstreamsTrack progress and help maintain delivery momentumSupport portfolio‑level activities where multiple projects require alignmentEnsure adherence to standards and promote consistent project executionCollaborate with project owners while respecting their governance and decision‑making responsibility Required Skills:
Project support experience within industrial, technical, or complex organisational environmentsStrong understanding of structured delivery methodologies such as LBIP+, AGILE, or similar frameworksAbility to support projects across the full lifecycle from initiation through completionHigh‑quality documentation skills including maintaining project artefacts, standards, and recordsCoordination and action‑tracking capability across multiple stakeholders and workstreamsClear communication skills with operational, technical, and management teamsExperience working alongside project owners while respecting governance boundariesAbility to ensure adherence to delivery standards and promote consistent executionRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Desirable Skills:
Portfolio‑level support experience across multiple concurrent projectsFamiliarity with industrial or manufacturing environmentsContinuous improvement mindset with the ability to introduce best‑practice toolsExperience applying modern project techniques such as iterative delivery, workflow optimisation, or structured problem‑solvingStrong organisational skills for managing parallel activities and prioritiesStakeholder engagement capability across operational, engineering, and leadership groupsAbility to identify gaps and improvement opportunities within project processes Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.