Ascent Graduate - Junior Project Planner
Job Description
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About this opportunity:
Ericsson invites dynamic and self-driven professionals for the role of Project Planner. This opportunity is perfect for those adept at executing Fulfillment Assignment Specifications (FAS) while ensuring compliance with global directives, legal and financial mandates, and data security standards. The role requires the candidate to consistently improve tools and processes while maintaining a firm grip on environmental and occupational health and safety. Plus, it will enable the chosen candidate to play an impactful part in the continued growth and success of Ericsson as a global leader in communications technology.
What you will do:
- Review and analyze contracts to ascertain, generate, or modify Project Planning Inputs, which are in turn translated into Customer Deliverables.
- Create, support, and execute relevant planning activities throughout the project life cycle to promote Ericsson's business and deliver value as promised to the customer.
- Oversee the configuration and administration of Project Library, Project Planning Tools, and associated data.
- Generate accurate project status reports, ensuring the precise version control of related documentation.
- Utilize data-driven methodologies to efficiently scrutinize progress, deliver timely reports, and suggest improvements related to project finance, and delivery progress.
The skills you bring
- Curious and eager to learn – seeks feedback, asks questions and takes initiative to build knowledge of tools, processes and customer context.
- Structured and reliable – follows through on assigned tasks and maintains accurate planning data.
- Collaborative – enjoys working in cross-functional teams and supporting more senior project members.
- Data- and value-driven mindset – interested in using data, automation and AI/ML-based technologies to support better decisions over time.
What we offer
- Structured onboarding and mentorship program for freshers.
- Hands-on exposure to real projects and modern practices.
- Career development, learning allowances, and access to internal training and global learning resources.
- A collaborative, inclusive work environment with opportunities to grow within Ericsson Philippines and across the region.
- The chance to contribute to projects that support national connectivity and digital services.
Qualifications
- Recent graduate or final-year student in Electronics and Communications Engineer, Data engineering, Computer Science or a related field. (2025/2026 Graduate)
- Up to 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, thesis projects, student leadership roles or part-time work in planning, analytics, PMO or coordination are highly valued).
- Experience using Excel and at least one project or task planning tool (e.g. MS Project, Planner, Trello, or similar) is a plus.
- Location: BGC Taguig
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Philippines (PH) || Taguig Bonifacio Global City
Req ID: 786399