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Junior Project Planner
Plan, schedule, and monitor projects by supporting teams with coordination, reporting, and task management.
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ConsultingIntermediate
Last Updated: 8/25/2025
Overview
A career as a Junior Project Planner is ideal for individuals who enjoy organizing, coordinating, and supporting project delivery. In this role, you’ll work closely with project managers and teams to plan schedules, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met. Junior Project Planners help manage documentation, resources, and communication, building strong organizational and analytical skills. This role provides a pathway into project management, offering experience
What you will do
As a Junior Project Planner, students will learn how to develop project schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress using tools like MS Project, Excel, or online project dashboards. They will practice reporting project status, coordinating tasks, and supporting risk and issue tracking. The role requires attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Students will gain skills in teamwork, time management, and structured project planning that are essential for delivering successful projects.
Requirements
1.
Equipment
Access to a computer with word processing and spreadsheet software
2.
Connectivity
Internet access for research and project tool usage
3.
Knowledge
Ability to use basic project planning or scheduling software
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