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