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Junior Project Planner
Project Planner – Graduate Opportunity
Location: Reading, United Kingdom || Ericsson North Europe (NEU) PMO
About the Role
Are you a recent graduate eager to start your career in project planning, governance and financial management within a global technology giant?
Join Ericsson’s North Europe Project Office (NEU PMO) and gain hands-on experience supporting Customer Project Managers, Planners, and Finance teams in planning, coordinating, and reporting on high-value customer projects.
This 12-month graduate programme is tailored for individuals passionate about data-driven project delivery, governance, and structured reporting. You will receive structured mentorship, training, and progressive responsibility to develop the skills needed for future roles in project planning, management, or financial oversight within the PMO.
Your Responsibilities
You will support the NEU PMO team in delivering structured project planning, reporting, and governance across customer projects. Key activities include:
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Contributing to project planning & scheduling
- Assist in translating project and contract requirements into clear deliverables, milestones, and dependencies, guided by experienced Customer Project Managers.
- Support the use of project tools such as Site Tracker, Global Chronos, and SAP for planning.
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Preparing dynamic project intelligence
- Develop and maintain status reports, dashboards, and action trackers for stakeholders, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, issues, and forecasts.
- Analyse project data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks, escalating findings to relevant teams.
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Ensuring documentation & governance compliance
- Help maintain version control, project libraries, and audit-ready documentation to support transparent governance.
- Collaborate across global and local teams, including Customer Project Managers, Finance teams, engineers, and customers.
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- Building cross-functional relationships
- Work closely with failure mode professionals, procurement professionals, technology parents, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
The Development & Mentorship Programme
You will participate in a structured 12-month graduate development programme, featuring:
✅ Hands-on exposure to Ericsson’s ways of working, NEU PMO processes, and project tools. ✅ Shadowing experienced Project Planners, Managers, and MCOs (Maintenance Cost Overseeing). ✅ Progressive ownership of planning and reporting tasks with regular feedback. ✅ Clear career growth path into roles such as Project Planner, Project Manager, or Maintenance Cost Overseeing Specialist. ✅ Access to Ericssons’ global learning resources for continuous skill development.
Requirements
Who we’re looking for:
- Recent graduate with a relevant university degree (e.g., Business, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Economics, Data/Analytics) or equivalent experience.
- Strong motivation to build a career in project management, PMO, or project financial oversight within Ericsson.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail—comfortable working with numbers, data, and structured information.
- Organisational strength to manage multiple tasks and see them through to completion.
- Clear communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to adapt to diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborative, relationship-focused attitude, thriving in multicultural environments.
- Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented—eager to learn new tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with planning or analytics software is advantageous.
- Professional working proficiency in English; fluency in additional languages is a plus.
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Why Join Ericsson?
✨ Launch your career in a global technology leader — Ericsson shapes the future of connected ecosystems. ✨ Gain real-world experience in project delivery, financial management, and governance from day one. ✨ Learn from industry experts while honing skills in planning, reporting, and stakeholder management. ✨ Purpose-driven workplace: As part of a diverse, collaborative culture, you’ll contribute to innovative solutions with real-world impact. ✨ Long-term growth opportunities: Transition into Project Manager, MCO, or senior PMO roles and shape your career trajectory.
Diversity & Inclusion at Ericsson
Ericsson champions diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. We believe diverse teams drive innovation and empower each employee to realise their full potential. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from all backgrounds, including historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Next Steps
🔹 Apply now to begin your journey at Ericsson’s NEU PMO. 🔹 For more details on the hiring process, visit: [Process Info Link].
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Role ID: 786422
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