Junior Project Manager

Company:Mercer

Description:

Junior Project Manager

What can you expect?

This role belongs to a broader regional team supporting key growth initiatives for the Europe/UK region, including regional events. The position itself combines project managing and communication skills in fast- paced environment as well as supporting events and conferences in the region.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package reflecting your skills and experience and attractive benefits package (including mobile phone, language courses, sports card, private health care, life insurance, lunch card)
• Professional development opportunities, including access to training platforms and courses
• Exposure to a global environment, collaborating with teams across the UK and Europe
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace that values innovation and teamwork
• Hybrid work policy allowing flexibility in your work arrangement

We will count on you to:

• Support end-to-end planning and execution of events and conferences across the region, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams — including business leaders, marketing, and event operations — to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality events.
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams (mostly virtually) and lead meetings to advance projects.
• Liaise with external vendors and agencies to ensure timely project execution.
• Support regional leaders on key growth initiatives such as new solution launches and building internal communities.
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on progress, achievements, and challenges.
• Manage invoicing and other administrative tasks related to projects.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and recommend improvements.

What you need to have: 

• Minimum 2 years experience of hands-on experience in a multinational company
• Proficiency in English is a must, enabling clear communication with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail are essential for successful event execution
• Experience working with virtual teams and the ability to coordinate their efforts effectively
• Expertise in using Excel and PowerPoint for data management, reporting, and presentation purposes

What makes you stand out:

• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience
• Knowledge of the HR consulting industry and Mercer’s product to better address client needs
• PMP Certification or similar

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.