Junior Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Infonans Solution PLC is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized Junior Project Manager to join our team. Infonans operates across Projects. The Junior Project Manager will play a vital role in supporting project lifecycles from initiation to final completion—tracking milestones, facilitating cross-functional team coordination, assisting in milestone-based payment follow-ups, and securing client testimonials/sign-offs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (JOB DESCRIPTION)

• Assist Project Managers in tracking and managing project timelines across both IT/software development and renovation/civil project sites.
• Monitor project progress from kickoff through completion, ensuring each defined milestone is delivered on schedule and within quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams (developers, technical leads, interior designers, contractors, and site supervisors) and external stakeholders/clients.
• Assist in tracking milestone-based payment collections by ensuring completion reports and invoices are processed and followed up promptly.
• Organize client walkthroughs, project handover sessions, and assist in collecting formal completion sign-offs and client testimonials/feedback.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project status reports, meeting minutes, and task progress using project management tools.
• Identify potential project delays, site/technical bottlenecks, or scope changes and escalate them proactively to senior management with actionable solutions.

Category: Project Management

Location: Addis Ababa

Career Level: Junior (1 – 2 years)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

JOB SPECIFICATION (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of experience in project management assistance, project coordination, tech/software projects, or renovation/construction supervision.
• Core Competencies & Knowledge:
• • Understanding of project lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with project tracking and collaboration platforms (e.g., Basecamp, Jira, Trello, MS Excel/Project).
  • Strong negotiation, client relationship, and follow-up skills (especially regarding milestone sign-offs and payment tracking).
  • Exposure to either software development cycles or civil/interior renovation workflows is a strong advantage.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Amharic and English.
• Key Attributes: High attention to detail, exceptional organizational ability, proactive problem-solving attitude, and strong adaptability across tech and physical project environments.