Project Management Trainee

Fulltime | Amsterdam

As a Project Management Trainee, you will play a key role in managing strategic company projects within the Urban Gym Group. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project coordination, governance, and reporting while working closely with project managers and cross-functional teams.

You will ensure that project delivery aligns with organizational standards, timelines, and objectives to support the growth of our dynamic organization. Work closely with a broad range of business teams, gaining direct exposure to decision-making across the organization, while contributing to cross-functional and strategic initiatives that provide end-to-end business insight. 

Key responsibilities:

 Project support 

• Support our different departments in planning, executing, and managing projects. 
• Maintain and update project documentation, such as project plans, schedules, and status reports. 
• Track progress against project milestones and deliverables. 

PMO governance and standards 

• Support the implementation of PMO processes, tools, and templates to ensure consistency across projects. 
• Assist in enforcing compliance with organizational project management methodologies. 

Data analysis and reporting 

• Gather, analyze, and compile project data to create insightful reports and dashboards in Monday.com. 
• Highlight potential risks and issues in project performance to stakeholders. 

Resource coordination 

• Support resource allocation by maintaining resource availability and utilization reports. 
• Help coordinate the onboarding of team members to projects. 

Communication and stakeholder engagement 

• Facilitate communication between project teams and stakeholders. 
• Schedule and document key project meetings, including minutes and follow-ups. 

Training and continuous improvement 

• Participate in training sessions to develop your understanding of project management principles and PMO practices. 
• Provide suggestions to improve PMO tools and workflows based on observations and experience. 

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. Project Management certifications are a plus. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, or Monday).  
• An analytical mindset with attention to detail.  
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. 
• Team player with a proactive attitude. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. 

We offer: 

• A competitive salary of €3100, – gross per month, and 8% holiday pay on your annual salary. 
• 26 holidays based on full-time employment.
• Pension plan to support your future 
• Join our Work in Club Programme and experience life on the gym floor 
• Well-being matters: you and your family get unlimited access to OpenUp, our mental health and well-being partner 
• Unlimited access to all our first-class clubs for you and a +1 
• Remote working option for up to 10 days a year based on full-time employment 
• One day a year for charity work: give back and make an impact