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