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