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Graduate Project Planner / Assistant within PMO — Ericsson North Europe Project Office (NEU PMO)
About the Role
Are you a recent graduate eager to launch 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, hands-on experience supporting Customer Project Managers, Planners, and project finance colleagues in planning, coordinating, and reporting on customer projects.
Perfect for graduates who:
- Enjoy structured work, data-driven analysis, and clear processes
- Are motivated to learn and grow in project delivery, governance, and reporting
- Have a passion for responsible business practices and efficiency within project environments
This role provides structured mentorship, training, and skill development over your first year, guiding you toward future roles as a Project Planner, Project Manager, or MCO specialist within the PMO.
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute to delivering structured project planning, reporting, and governance across customer projects, including but not limited to:
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Support Project Planning & Coordination
- Translate project information and contracts into clear planning inputs, deliverables, milestones, and dependencies, working with Customer Project Managers for guidance.
- Assist in project scheduling using tools like Site Tracker, Global Chronos, and SAP.
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Status Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and maintain project status reports, dashboards, and action trackers.
- Provide stakeholders with clear visibility into progress, risks, issues, and forecasts.
- Identify data anomalies or risks and escalate findings to the appropriate teams.
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Documentation & Governance
- Maintain project documentation, version control, and Project Library structures for audit readiness and compliance.
- Support governance reporting as required by Ericsson standards.
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- Collaborate Across Teams
- Work closely with:
- Customer Project Managers
- Network Program Directors
- Implementation Managers
- Project Finance Managers
- Engineering & delivery teams
- Customers & partners (global and local)
- Work closely with:
Development & Mentoring
Step into a 12-month structured programme designed for your transition from university to a corporate career. You will: ✔ Learn Ericsson’s processes and NEU PMO best practices in project planning, governance, and reporting. ✔ Shadow experienced colleagues, including Project Planners, Project Managers, and MCO specialists. ✔ Progressively take ownership of projects while following a clear career development roadmap. ✔ Access training resources through Ericsson’s e-learning platform. ✔ Enjoy constructive feedback, mentorship, and support from your team.
Requirements & Qualifications
This opportunity is ideal for motivated graduates who align with the following criteria:
- Recent graduate with a university degree (or equivalent) in:
- Business
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Finance, Economics, or Data/Analytics
- Similar quantitative or process-driven fields
- Strong motivation to start or advance a career in project management, PMO, or project finance roles at Ericsson.
- Analytical & detail-oriented: Comfort working with data, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and structured planning/reporting tools.
- Strong organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads, and follow through to completion.
- Communication skills: Clearly articulate information won’t written or verbal formats; adaptable to diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset: Thriving in cross-functional, cross-cultural teams, with agility and relationship-building.
- Proactive approach: Curious, open to feedback, and driven to improve workflows.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Knowledge of basic office tools (Execl, PowerPoint, Word).
- Background/familiarity with planning/analytics/reporting tools (a plus).
- Language skills:
- Working proficiency in English (essential).
- Bonus if multilingual or familiar with Nordic/Central European languages.
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Why Join Ericsson?
Career Growth
Start your professional journey in a blue-chip technology company, gaining early experience in:
- Customer project execution, governance, and financial management.
- Technical and process-driven methodologies under workplace supervision.
Learning & Support
- Access to Ericsson’s professional development programmes.
- Exposure to global industry projects and ERN PMO standards.
- Opportunities to move into Project Planning, Project Management, or commercial business roles with continued training.
Work Environment
- Diverse, inclusive culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.
- Flat hierarchies that encourage learning from senior staff.
- Hybrid/remote options, with flexible working where physically applicable.
Next Steps
- Visit [Ericsson’s careers page] to learn about our hiring process and see our recent cultural async interviews.
Inclusivity & Equality
- Ericsson is firmly committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all roles.
- We proactively create opportunities for underrepresented groups and support career growth through mentorship and workplace adjustments.
Location: Reading, United Kingdom (GB) Ref: 786422
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