Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager – Browns Group of Companies

Job Overview

Browns Group is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to support the planning, coordination and execution of multiple projects. The successful candidate will assist with project schedules, budgets, resources, documentation, risk management, stakeholder communication and project reporting.

This role is suitable for an early-career project management professional with 1–3 years of relevant experience and an interest in managing business and technology-related projects.

Position Details

Job Title: Associate Project Manager
Company: Browns Group / Brown & Company PLC
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Management, IT & Software, Private Jobs

Company Overview

Browns Group is one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified business groups, with operations across several key sectors including automotive, plantations, leisure, power generation, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, investments, marine and manufacturing. The Group manages a diverse portfolio of businesses and has a long-standing presence in Sri Lanka.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project administration or a similar role.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum or Waterfall project management methodologies is preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously will be an advantage.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Azure DevOps.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating and executing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress and ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes and track action items.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, reports, risk registers and change requests.
• Communicate project updates with the Head of IT, internal teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and escalate issues when necessary.
• Prepare project status reports and performance metrics.
• Ensure project activities comply with organizational standards and requirements.
• Follow up with project teams to ensure agreed actions and deliverables are completed on time.
• Support effective coordination between internal teams and other project stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Strong project coordination and administration skills.
• Good understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum and Waterfall approaches.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good stakeholder coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or Azure DevOps will be an advantage.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Opportunity to work with a leading diversified business group in Sri Lanka.
• Exposure to multiple projects, project management processes and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to develop practical experience in project planning, coordination, risk management and reporting.
• Career development opportunities within Browns Group.

How to Apply

Candidates whose profiles match the requirements are invited to forward their CV within 7 days of the advertisement.

Email: careers@brownsgroup.com

Human Resources Department
Brown & Company PLC
34, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha,
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.

Important Notes

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, project administration or a similar role is required.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum or Waterfall methodologies is preferred.
• PMP or an equivalent project management certification will be an added advantage.
• Candidates should have strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or Azure DevOps will be an advantage.
• Candidates should be capable of managing multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Applications should be submitted within 7 days of the advertisement.
• The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.