Assistant Project Manager Programme

Assistant PM Programme

The Assistant Project Manager Programme is an exciting initiative designed to provide participants with immersive, hands-on experience and exposure to project management in Kirby.

It is a hands-on journey designed to ignite potential and fast-track careers, offering a front-row seat to the real-world challenges and triumphs of project management at Kirby.

The programme is divided into phases with specific learning objectives, tasks, and assessments. Participants shadow experienced Project Managers, contribute to live projects, and gain a comprehensive understanding of project leadership.

Key Programme Objectives

Knowledge Transfer: Learn directly from Kirby’s top-tier Project Managers. Shadow seasoned professionals, absorb their expertise, and gain insider knowledge.
The Kirby Way: Discover Kirby’s unique project management process and philosophy.
Connections that Count: Build lasting relationships across the organisation and with clients, expanding your professional network and influence.
Career-Defining Insight: Gain a clear understanding of what it takes to lead a project, including the expectations, mindset, and capabilities of a successful Project Manager.
Practical Experience: Contribute to live projects from day one, applying skills in meaningful ways that shape outcomes and build confidence.

Programme Structure

Phase 1: Discover and Observe
Get oriented with Kirby’s project management tools, processes, and culture.
Shadow your Project Manager, attend monthly check-ins, and absorb the rhythm of daily project life.

Phase 2: Engage and Contribute
Step into the action.
Take on responsibilities, solve problems, and deepen your understanding of engineering and decision-making in a live project environment.

Phase 3: Lead and Transition
Showcase your leadership.
Demonstrate mastery of Kirby’s project management approach and prepare to take the reins as a Project Manager.