Services Project Manager Jobs in Uganda – Kampala

Company: True North Consult Ltd
Client: SCHNEIDER (EITS Contractor – EACOP Project)
Job Title: Services Project Manager (Junior)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-Time
Deadline: December 8, 2026
Industry: Engineering / Oil & Gas / Project Management
Salary: Not Disclosed
Working Hours: 8 Hours Daily

Job Overview

True North Consult Ltd, a leading boutique HR consultancy firm specializing in outsourced manpower, recruitment, and HR advisory services across East Africa, is recruiting on behalf of SCHNEIDER, an Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, and Security Systems (EITS) contractor working on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project.

The company is seeking a motivated and highly organized Services Project Manager (Junior) to support service delivery, project coordination, technical execution, and stakeholder engagement across assigned projects. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring projects are completed within budget, timeline, and quality standards while supporting operational excellence.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities (Job Description)

The Services Project Manager (Junior) will be responsible for:

• Supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of assigned service projects.
• Assisting senior project managers in delivering engineering and technical service assignments within agreed timelines.
• Coordinating project resources, schedules, and operational activities to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitoring project milestones and preparing periodic status reports for management and clients.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, project standards, health and safety regulations, and EACOP operational requirements.
• Liaising with engineering, technical, procurement, and operations teams to ensure project efficiency.
• Supporting budgeting, cost control, and documentation of project expenditures.
• Identifying project risks and escalating challenges to senior management where necessary.
• Managing customer communication and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring technical documentation, project reports, and service records are updated and maintained properly.
• Supporting commissioning, installation, maintenance, and service operations related to Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, and Security Systems (EITS).
• Participating in meetings, technical discussions, and project review sessions.

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Required Qualifications and Education

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines:
  • Project Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Or another relevant technical/engineering discipline
• Additional certifications in Project Management, PMP, PRINCE2, Health & Safety, or engineering-related training will be considered an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 12 months (1 year) of relevant professional experience in:
  • Project coordination
  • Technical services management
  • Engineering project support
  • Oil & Gas, Energy, Construction, Industrial, or Infrastructure projects
• Experience supporting engineering services or working in EITS systems environments is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong project coordination and organizational abilities
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively
• Technical understanding of engineering service projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Computer proficiency in project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking software

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Not disclosed by the employer
• Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience
• Professional exposure within a major regional infrastructure project (EACOP)
• Opportunity for technical mentorship and career growth in engineering and project management
• On-the-job learning and industry experience in large-scale energy projects

Training and Career Development

The selected candidate may receive:

• Project management and technical systems exposure
• EITS operational and compliance training
• Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) orientation programs
• Practical experience in large-scale oil and gas project execution
• Professional development opportunities through mentorship and field assignments

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How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their Cover Letter and Updated CV with the subject line:

“Services Project Manager (Junior)”

Applications must be submitted on or before Dec 8, 2026.

Note: All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.