Assistant Manager - Projects (Strategy Team) - Goregaon West

Rentokil PCI; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rentokil PCI in Mumbai is seeking an Assistant Manager (Projects) to oversee end-to-end initiatives within the Strategy Team. You will manage scope, schedule and resources, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver strategic projects on time.

The role requires an MBA and 0-2 years of experience, with familiarity in Agile or Waterfall methodologies, MS Project/Jira/Asana, and strong communication and leadership abilities to drive project governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• MBA or postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
• 0-1 year of experience in project coordination or management.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project tools (Ms Project, Jira, Asana, Trello).
• G-Suite experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation to closure within defined scope, schedule and budget.
• Define objectives, scope, implementation plans, timelines and resource needs.
• Develop schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Translate strategy into actionable project plans and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage governance artifacts.
• Prepare weekly/bi-weekly status reports for leadership.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

MBA

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Trello

G-Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Designation - AM - Projects (Strategy Team); Location - Goregaon West; Mumbai Based Candidates Only; Qualification - MBA Mandatory for fresher candidates; Experience - 0 - 2 Years.

Role Overview

About the Role: The Assistant Manager (Projects) will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end initiatives, ensuring milestones are met through stakeholder engagement and precise scope, schedule, and resource management. Act as a strategic link between corporate strategy and field implementation, driving integrated projects, mitigating risks, and providing transparent reporting to support leadership decisions. The incumbent will report to the General Manager - General Management. The incumbent will have to work as part of a multi-functional team, and this involves collaboration with the internal team and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Lead projects from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Define project objectives, scope, implementation plans, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop project schedules and monitor progress against established milestones.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
• Strategic Alignment: Translate organizational strategy into actionable project plans.
• Ensure all project activities align with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Support the execution of strategic initiatives to improve organizational performance.
• Strategic Initiative Management: Drive assigned strategic initiatives from planning through execution.
• Monitor progress and ensure initiatives deliver the intended business outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables.
• Project Governance: Ensure compliance with the organizations project governance framework.
• Maintain project documentation, including project charters, project plans, status reports, and other governance artifacts.
• Follow standardized project management methodologies and reporting practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, issues, and changes.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate progress, dependencies, and key decisions.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track project performance against defined KPIs, milestones, timelines, and budgets.
• Prepare and present weekly or bi-weekly project status reports.
• Highlight project achievements, challenges, risks, and upcoming milestones to leadership.
• Risk & Escalation Management: Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks.
• Escalate critical issues requiring leadership intervention in a timely manner.
• Drive resolution of issues to minimize project impact.
• Accountability & Ownership: Take ownership of assigned projects and initiatives from planning through execution.
• Ensure accountability across project teams for timely completion of deliverables.
• Drive project execution while maintaining quality and business expectations.

Key Result Areas

• Project Planning & Execution
• Strategic Initiative Management
• Project Governance Compliance
• Timeline & Milestone Adherence
• Budget & Resource Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Progress Reporting
• Risk & Escalation Management
• Strategic Alignment
• Project Delivery & Quality

Competencies

• Project Management (including Planning, Scheduling, Governance, Risk & Change Management)
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Effective Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Analytical Thinking, Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Leadership, Collaboration & Influencing
• Accountability, Ownership & Result Orientation
• Adaptability & Time Management
• Proficiency in Project Management Tools

Qualifications

• MBA or Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, or a related discipline. (Preferably from Tier 2 MBA Institutes)
• 0-1 year of experience in project coordination or management, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Trello).
• Proficiency in G-Suit (Docs, Sheets, Slides) is an added advantage.

Role Type / Key Working Relationships

• Individual Contributor
• Internal team
• External stakeholders