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Ericsson: Graduate Programme in Project Planning, Governance & Financial Management – North Europe Project Office (NEU PMO)
About the Role
Are you a recent graduate eager to start your career in project planning, project governance, and project financial management within a global technology leader?
Join Ericsson’s North Europe Project Office (NEU PMO) and gain practical experience alongside experienced professionals while building expertise in structured project delivery.
This structured role provides:
- Hands-on support to Customer Project Managers, Planners, and finance teams
- 12-month mentorship programme with clear career progression in project management, PMO functions, or project financial oversight
- Training in industry-standard tools (e.g., Site Tracker, Global Chronos, SAP)
- Collaboration with global teams, including customers, engineers, and business partners
Responsibilities
As a Graduate Project Planner (NEU PMO), you will play a vital role in delivering projects with precision. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the PMO team in planning, reporting, and governance for customer projects—key tasks may include:
- Translating project/contract details into structured deliverables, milestones, and dependency analyses under supervisor guidance
- Supporting planning with tools such as Site Tracker, Global Chronos, and SAP
- Preparing and maintaining project status reports, dashboards, and risk/issue trackers for all stakeholders
- Ensuring proper project documentation, version control, and library governance for regulatory compliance
- Conducting data-driven analysis to pinpoint gaps or risks, escalating findings to relevant teams
- Collaborating globally, interfacing with:
- Customer Project Managers
- Network Program Directors & Implementation Managers
- Project Finance Managers & delivery teams
- Customers & partners
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Development-And Mentorship Programme
- A clear 12-month structured programme with:
- Guidance from experienced Project Planners, Managers, and MCOs (Master Resources Managers)
- Progressive skill ownership from shadowing roles to independent contributions
- Access to Ericsson’s learning resources and Feedback loops
- Personal development plan to chart professional growth toward roles such as Project Planner, Project Manager, or PMO leadership.
Requirements
- Personal fit
- Recent graduate (or rate-equivalent) with ambition to grow in PMO, project management, or project finance
- Fresh outlook and drive to learn, coupled with a hands-on work ethic
- Education & Background
- University degree (or equivalent) in fields such as:
- Project Management
- Finance, Economics or Business
- Engineering
- Data/Analytics
- University degree (or equivalent) in fields such as:
- Key Skills
- Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and comfort crunching numbers, data, and structured templates
- Exceptional organisation and ability to juggle tasks under deadlines
- Clear, adaptable communication tailored to diverse stakeholders (written/verbal)
- Collaborative with strong relationship-building skills across global cultures
- Proactive & growth-oriented: openness to feedback, agility with learning new tools/methods
- Technical Proficiency
- Working knowledge of pivot tables, Excel/VBA, PowerPoint, and Word
- Bonus experience with project/finance analytics or PM tools (MS Project, ERP systems, etc.)
- Language
- Fluency in English (essential); bonus for additional languages
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Benefits of Joining Ericsson
- Launching your career within a global technology powerhouse—Ericsson’s future hinges on innovation!
- Exposure to tech-enabled projects, PMO governance, and financial propriety
- Access to mentors who can fast-track your development toward role specialisation
- Long-term growth opportunities, including transition into Project Management, MCO, or broader PMO roles
- Working from Reading, UK, in a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven organisation
More about the Hiring Process
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Ericsson is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, thrive, and make an impact. Join us, and let your expertise grow! 🚀
Location: United Kingdom (GB) || Reading
Ref ID: 786422
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