Junior Project Manager

HM Trading is the international trading arm of Heidelberg Materials, handling overseas dry-bulk products exports and imports. For our Istanbul office, we are looking for a talented individual as an;

Junior Project Manager

Job Description:

The Junior Project Manager will be responsible for managing internal projects, primarily focused on IT, but potentially extending to areas such as operations, finance, HR, and other departments. You will be tasked with delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard, ensuring measurable benefits and end-user satisfaction. The role will involve key project management tasks such as planning, procurement, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver projects according to agreed timelines, budgets, and scopes.
• Oversee the project delivery teams to ensure that all deliverables meet predefined expectations for time, cost, and quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to clearly understand their needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance through regular communication (daily, monthly, yearly).
• Ensure consistent and detailed communication with international project team members to maintain clarity and alignment.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate deviations from project plans where necessary to maintain objectives and benefits.
• Proactively manage risks and mitigate issues as they arise, implementing corrective actions.
• Support senior Project Managers by taking on supervised tasks for larger projects when needed.
• Execute the "lessons learned" process for continuous improvement, involving team reviews and gathering feedback from stakeholders.
• Take charge of project administration tasks, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Perform any other project management duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field from a reputable university.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Proficiency with standard office software (O365, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and take on new challenges.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional planning and organizational abilities, with an eye for detail and continuous improvement.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential.