Assistant Project Manager- Remote

About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our client on a sensitive and strategically important programme. This is an exciting opportunity to support the successful delivery of complex project initiatives, working closely with project managers, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure requirements are effectively captured, prioritised, and managed throughout the project lifecycle.This is a mostly remote role requiring travel to Plymouth 2-3 times per month (expenses paid). Due to the nature of the project, candidates must be eligible to pass the required security vetting and right-to-work checks.You will play a key role in project coordination, governance, stakeholder engagement, and requirements management, helping to ensure project objectives are delivered on time and to the required standards. A strong understanding of requirements management methodologies and tools, such as DOORS and MoSCoW prioritisation, will be essential to success in this role.Working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will help maintain project controls, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and support decision-making through clear documentation and reporting.ResponsibilitiesSupport Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and delivery of project activitiesAssist with requirements gathering, documentation, analysis, and traceability throughout the project lifecycleWork with stakeholders to define, prioritise, and manage requirements using recognised methodologies such as MoSCoWSupport requirements management activities using tools such as DOORSMaintain project documentation, governance packs, meeting minutes, action logs, and status reportsCoordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and project reviewsMonitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and actions, escalating where appropriateSupport project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination activitiesEnsure requirements remain aligned to business objectives and project deliverablesContribute to project reporting and provide updates to key stakeholders and project leadershipFoster effective communication between business, technical, and delivery teamsAbout YouProven experience working in an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar project support roleStrong requirements management experienceExperience using DOORS or comparable requirements management toolsPractical experience applying requirements prioritisation techniques such as MoSCoWUnderstanding of project delivery methodologies and governance frameworksExperience supporting project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder management activitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environmentStrong analytical and organisational skillsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to obtain the required security clearance and pass right-to-work checksNice to HaveExperience working on defence, government, engineering, or other highly regulated programmesFamiliarity with systems engineering or requirements engineering environmentsKnowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or APMExperience working with multidisciplinary delivery teamsRelevant project management or business analysis qualificationsAbout UsFDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.    Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.   Why join usCareer coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM careerAssignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroadOpportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your fieldAnnual leave and work-place pensionAll LocationsUKAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot Specified