Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager (Networking Domain)

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Execution

• Assist in planning and executing network implementation, upgrade, and migration projects.
• Track project deliverables, timelines, and dependencies using standard PM tools (MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
• Support cut-over activities during switch/router replacements, upgrades, or data center migrations.

• Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with network engineers to ensure tasks are delivered in line with design and standards.
• Review network diagrams, change plans, and implementation schedules.
• Provide L1/L2 technical assistance where required, leveraging CCNA knowledge.

• Governance & Reporting

• Maintain RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and client presentations.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL and Change Management processes during deployments.

• Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, and internal technical teams.
• Participate in project calls, documenting minutes of meetings and tracking follow-ups.
• Escalate risks/issues promptly to the Project/Delivery Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Certification:

  Cisco Certified Network Associate (

  CCNA

  ) is mandatory.

• Experience:

  1–3 years of experience in networking or IT project coordination.

• Technical Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing protocols, and switch configurations.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.).

• Project Management:

• Exposure to project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
• Familiarity with tools like MS Project, Jira, or Trello.

• Soft Skills:

  Strong communication, time management, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills

• ITIL Foundation certification.
• Hands-on experience assisting in network cutovers or migrations.
• Experience working in multi-vendor/global environments.

Job Location: Chennai

Preferred: Immediate or atleast 15 days