Junior Project Manager at West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Project Support & Execution

• Support the full execution of projects, ensuring timely completion
• Support preparation of project charters, plans, risk logs, and reports.
• Track milestones and follow up with internal teams.
• Update project tools including NetSuite and MS Project.
• Assist with logistics planning and vendor coordination.
• End to end execution of simple projects

 Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Prepare meeting agendas and status updates.
• Capture minutes and action points.
• Handle routine client communication under supervision.
• Escalate risks and issues to the PM.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Support coordination with Engineering, Operations, Legal, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance.
• Track vendor deliverables and verify SLA compliance.
• Process & Performance Improvement
• Ensure adherence to project governance processes.
• Support vendor & logistics management.
• Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Telecoms, Business, or related field.
• CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office; willingness to learn MS Project.
• Proficiency in NetSuite (preferred)
• Strong command of English.

Experience & Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in Telecoms, IT, engineering, or project coordination.
• Familiarity with network technologies, including Subsea, OTN, DWDM, SDH, Fibre and Data (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP), is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Attributes

• Client-focused with confidence and relationship-building skills.
• Integrity and honesty with high ethical standards and strong negotiation skills.
• Passionate, adaptable, and flexible.
• Committed to personal excellence, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and results-driven through teamwork and partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collate and interpret data from various sources.
• Excellent communicator in both English, with a natural aptitude for dealing with people.
• Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.