Junior Project Manager

The Junior Project Manager supports the successful execution of projects within WIOCC, focusing on ensuring timely completion and strict adherence to project governance standards. This role involves comprehensive coordination across various internal functional departments and external vendors, alongside meticulous management of project documentation and client engagement.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Project Support & Execution

• Support the full execution of projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Support preparation of project charters, plans, risk logs, and reports.
• Track milestones and follow up with internal teams.
• Update project tools including NetSuite and MS Project.
• Assist with logistics planning and vendor coordination.
• Execute simple projects from end to end.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Prepare meeting agendas and status updates.
• Capture minutes and action points.
• Handle routine client communication under supervision.
• Escalate risks and issues to the Project Manager (PM).

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Support coordination with Engineering, Operations, Legal, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance.
• Track vendor deliverables and verify Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance.

Process & Performance Improvement

• Ensure adherence to project governance processes.
• Support vendor & logistics management.
• Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Telecoms, Business, or a related field.
• CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office; willingness to learn MS Project.
• Proficiency in NetSuite (preferred).
• Strong command of English.

Experience & Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in Telecoms, IT, engineering, or project coordination.
• Familiarity with network technologies, including Subsea, OTN, DWDM, SDH, Fibre and Data (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP), is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Required Attributes

• Client-focused with confidence and relationship-building skills.
• Integrity and honesty with high ethical standards and strong negotiation skills.
• Passionate, adaptable, and flexible.
• Committed to personal excellence, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and results-driven through teamwork and partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collate and interpret data from various sources.
• Excellent communicator in English, with a natural aptitude for dealing with people.
• Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.