Graduate Trainee Project Manager

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Mentorship from experienced PMs

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Graduate Trainee Project Manager to support planning, execution, and closing of projects in a fully remote capacity. You will assist senior project managers, gain exposure to lifecycles, stakeholder management, risk assessment and resource allocation, all while developing essential PM skills in a flexible virtual environment.

Ideal candidates show leadership potential, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to managing tasks and timelines.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and identify potential risks or issues.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting systems.
• Support the implementation of project management best practices across the organization.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication abilities

Remote collaboration

Time management

Proactive approach

Task management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Degree in Management

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Asana

Trello

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking highly organized and driven Graduate Trainee Project Managers to join their team, supporting various initiatives across the organization. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to develop essential project management skills without the need for a physical commute. You will assist senior project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects, gaining exposure to project lifecycles, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and resource allocation. We are looking for individuals with strong leadership potential, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to managing tasks and timelines in a virtual environment. This role is based in Randburg, operating remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and identify potential risks or issues.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting systems.
• Support the implementation of project management best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with performance reviews.
• Comprehensive training in project management methodologies and tools.
• Mentorship from experienced project managers.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience managing diverse projects.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.