Assistant Manager - Projects (Strategy Team) - Goregaon West

Designation - AM - Projects (Strategy Team) Location - Goregaon West (Mumbai Based Candidates Only) Qualification - MBA Mandatory for fresher candidates Experience - 0 - 2 Years About Rentokil PCI Rentokil PCI is India’s leading pest control service provider and a Rentokil Initial brand. Formed in 2017 through a joint venture between Pest Control India and Rentokil, it operates across 300 locations, aiming to set new standards in customer service. The company focuses on industry-leading operations through best practices, innovation, and digital technologies. In 2024, Rentokil PCI strengthened its market leadership by acquiring HiCare, expanding its services and footprint further. For more details: https://www.rentokil-pestcontrolindia.com 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. Job 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 organization's 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 (Skills essential to the role): ● 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 Educational Qualification / Other Requirement: ● 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 Interested candidates can share resume on below mentioned email alfeeya.siddiqui@rentokil-pci.com