Trainee, Project Management

Konecranes; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a motivated Trainee, Project Management to assist in planning and executing projects in Bengaluru, India. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real-world project management. Responsibilities include organizing kick-off meetings, managing project schedules, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring timely completion. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering and excellent communication skills. Join Konecranes for a dynamic start to your career.

Qualifications

• Fresher or 0-1 year experience required.
• Hands-on experience in managing projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organizing kick-off meetings for new orders.
• Preparation and control of schedules/project plans.
• Conducting planning & review meetings for project timelines.
• Single communication point for project approvals.
• Coordinating with the site team and design team.
• Cost management and budget control.
• Maintaining project documentation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with SAP & MS Project

Ability to work with team to achieve goals

Target driven

Eagerness to learn and grow

Education

Diploma (DET) – Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee, Project Management to join our team. As a Project Management Trainee, you will assist in planning, executing, and closing projects under the guidance of senior project managers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in managing real‑world projects across various domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing kick‑off meeting for all assigned new orders with internal stakeholders for smooth order transfer.
• Preparation and control of schedules/project plans for all orders.
• Conduct regular planning & review meetings to ensure project timelines.
• Single window for all communication with customer regarding approvals, project schedules and delivery plans.
• Organizing inspections as required under QAP.
• Coordination with site team for schedules and ensuring project timelines.
• Project milestone update to customer.
• Coordination with design team for the detail engineering.
• Cost management/Budget control with the help of senior manager.
• SAP knowledge would be an extra advantage.
• Coordination with commercial team on AR (account receivables).
• Coordination with site team for project closure.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with internal processes.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 & 45001 standards.

Qualifications

Diploma (DET) – Electrical/Mechanical.

Experience

Fresher or 0‑1 year experience.

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with tools like SAP & MS Project is a plus.
• Ability to work with team to achieve goals.
• Target driven.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you an exciting and challenging Specialist – Project Management role and a flexible working environment to be part of the Konecranes & Demag Industrial Cranes India team, creating value‑added support locally and in delivering services as per our Lifting People Strategy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.