Negotiable
Lahore Punjab
Full Time
Job Description
Assistant Programme Manager — Information Technology (Lahore)
Division: Lahore | District: LAHORE | Industry: Information Technology
Posted on Task Cash Now — Total Positions: 1 | Employment Status: Contract
Role Summary
Task Cash Now is inviting applications for the role of Assistant Programme Manager based in Lahore. This contract position is ideal for organised, communicative professionals who want hands-on exposure to programme coordination within the Information Technology sector. The role is open to both genders for candidates aged between 26 and 45 and expects applicants to hold a Bachelor’s (Hons) or Master’s degree with at least one year of relevant experience.
Why Apply?
This position offers a practical pathway into programme and project management. You will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure projects stay on schedule and deliver value. As an Assistant Programme Manager you’ll develop core skills — planning, documentation, stakeholder communication, and risk identification — that are essential for future leadership roles in IT delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Programme Manager in planning and coordinating multiple IT projects and programme activities.
- Create, update and maintain project schedules, milestone trackers and Gantt charts as required.
- Prepare and circulate regular status reports, meeting minutes and action logs to stakeholders.
- Monitor deliverables and help escalate issues or risks to ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinate cross-functional meetings between developers, QA, operations and business teams.
- Support resource allocation, basic budget tracking and procurement follow-ups for vendors.
- Maintain a centralised documentation repository for project artefacts and lessons learned.
- Contribute to process improvements and standard operating procedures to make delivery smoother.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal applicant will demonstrate the following mix of education, experience and behaviours:
- Education: Bachelor’s (Hons) or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year experience supporting IT projects, programme coordination, project administration or project support roles.
- Technical/Tool Skills: Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or MS Project and comfortable using spreadsheets for tracking and reporting.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills in English (local language skills are a plus) with the ability to prepare concise status updates and present updates to stakeholders.
- Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise tasks, and manage multiple competing deadlines.
- Mindset: Proactive, collaborative, solution-focused, and willing to learn new frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall basics).
Desirable Extras
Employment Terms & Conditions
Employment Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Gender: Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Age Range: 26 – 45 years.
Specific contract duration, salary, benefits and working hours are not published in the listing; these will be clarified during the interview or application process by the hiring organisation.
How to Apply — Practical Advice
Submit your application before the closing date: 26-08-2025. Follow these steps to strengthen your application:
- Tailor your CV to highlight project coordination tasks, tools used and measurable outcomes (e.g., number of projects tracked, reporting frequency, team sizes supported).
- Write a short cover note (2–4 lines) that explains your interest and highlights one or two relevant achievements or responsibilities.
- If you have sample deliverables (project trackers, status report templates, meeting minutes) consider describing them in your CV or attaching a redacted sample if the application process allows attachments.
- Prepare to discuss a project you supported — scope, your responsibilities, challenges faced and how you helped move the project forward.
Interview Preparation Checklist
- Review project management vocabulary (milestone, deliverable, RACI, risk register, stakeholder mapping).
- Prepare 3 short examples that demonstrate organisation, communication, and problem-solving.
- Be prepared to explain your experience with tools (be honest about proficiency and emphasise willingness to learn).
- Ask practical questions about contract length, expected weekly hours, reporting lines and key performance indicators for the role.
Performance & Career Progression
Performance will typically be judged on the accuracy and timeliness of reports, effectiveness in removing blockers for the technical team, quality of documentation, and ability to manage stakeholders. Contract roles often lead to either extended contracts or permanent roles if you demonstrate value. Typical career progression from this role includes Programme Manager, Project Manager, Product Delivery Lead, Business Analyst or Release Coordinator.
Equal Opportunity
This vacancy is open to candidates of all backgrounds and genders. Selection will be based on skills, qualifications and relevant experience. Task Cash Now encourages applications from individuals who can contribute diverse perspectives to the team.
Final Note from Task Cash Now
If you are motivated to build a career in IT programme delivery, this Assistant Programme Manager contract in Lahore is an excellent way to gain practical experience and visibility. Make sure your application reaches the hiring channel before 26-08-2025, emphasise project coordination experience on your CV, and come to interviews ready with clear, concise examples of how you supported project success. Good luck!