Project Management Trainee

Job Title: Project Management Trainee

Work Location: Gurugram

Mission-

The Project Management Trainee is responsible for supporting the project management team in the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects. This role assists in defining project scope, developing and tracking project plans, and ensuring the smooth transition of projects to operations.

Responsibilities-

The Project Management Trainee is responsible for ensuring the schedule, budget and details of a given task are well organized. They communicate with various departments to keep everyone informed about any changes to the project plan. In addition, they organize reporting, plan meetings and provide updates to customers and other members of the project management team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers in planning, scheduling, and executing IT infrastructure and telecom project tasks.
• Assist in preparing project documentation such as project charters, status reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Participate in internal and client meetings, and track action items and deliverables.
• Learn and apply project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Excel, PowerPoint, ServiceNow).
• Support coordination with cross-functional teams including network engineering, operations, and technical support.
• Help in tracking project risks, issues, and inter dependencies in a complex IT environment.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with PMO standards and telecom industry best practices.
• Shadow senior PMs to gain exposure to client communication, SLA management, and service delivery governance.
• Take ownership of small tasks or work streams under guidance

Education, Qualifications and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree BE/ BTech( CS, IT, ECE and Telecom)/ MBA(IT / Operations)/ MCA or equivalent in a relevant field, such as business administration, project management, or engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Language skills Fluent English required, both spoken and written.

Experience level

• 0-2 Years (Fresh Graduates are welcome)

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Passionate about Project Management, Digital technology and innovation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Self-starter, highly resourceful and able to learn independently
• Strong interest in project management within IT Infrastructure and Telecom domains.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and adapt in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Personal Qualities and Behaviors:

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to adjust to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with proven track record in developing/hosting external and internal relationships.
• Results orientation, with a can do attitude and problem-solving approach.
• Strong sense of urgency and an ability to think outside the box and drive action.

Training & Development:

• Formal onboarding and structured training on Project Management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Mentorship by experienced Project Managers in telecom and IT infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to live projects involving network rollout, cloud migration, and service delivery.
• Opportunities to transition into Junior Project Manager/Coordinator roles upon successful completion of the program