Assistant Project Manager- Guwahati

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Assam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager in India with 7+ years of experience to support planning, execution, and delivery of projects. You will work with senior project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet time, scope, and budget targets while maintaining quality standards.

You will plan, monitor milestones, manage risks, coordinate resources, and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in project coordination or project management roles.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines and budgets.
• Support senior project managers in defining scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless execution.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and prepare status reports.
• Identify risks and issues, and assist in mitigation strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and record-keeping.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, clients, and team members.
• Assist in resource allocation and workload management.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and industry best practices.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities.

Skills

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Stakeholder management

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

We are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients. With our experience of major capital projects all over the world we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.

At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.

We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Project Manager with at least 7 years of experience to support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects. The candidate will work closely with senior project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and budgets
• Support senior project managers in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless project execution
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and prepare status reports
• Identify risks and issues, and assist in mitigation and resolution strategies
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure proper record-keeping
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, clients, and team members
• Assist in resource allocation and workload management
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and industry best practices
• Participate in project meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on action items
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in project coordination or project management roles
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar)
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and time management

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent certification (preferred)
• Experience inConstruction, BFSI
• Familiarity with budgeting, resource planning, and risk management frameworks

Additional Information

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