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Rentokil

Global pest control and hygiene services

Assistant Manager - Projects, Strategy Team

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, India₹400k - ₹800k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An MBA or postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, or a related discipline; an MBA is mandatory for fresher candidates.
  • Zero to one year of experience in project coordination or management, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall, and governance frameworks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Trello.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides, is an added advantage.
  • Competency in project management, including planning, scheduling, governance, risk management, and change management.
  • Competency in strategic planning and execution.
  • Competency in stakeholder management and communication.
  • Competency in analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.
  • Competency in leadership, collaboration, and influencing.
  • Competency in accountability, ownership, and results orientation.
  • Competency in adaptability and time management.
  • Proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Track project performance against defined key performance indicators, milestones, timelines, and budgets.
  • Prepare and present weekly or bi-weekly project status reports.
  • Highlight project achievements, challenges, risks, and upcoming milestones to leadership.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferably hold an MBA from a Tier 2 MBA institute.
  • Google Workspace proficiency is an added advantage.

About the Company

Rentokil

Global pest control and hygiene services

Rentokil Initial plc provides pest control and hygiene and well-being services to commercial and private customers around the world. It operates with the reach of a multinational company (about 68,500 staff across 89 countries) and the responsiveness of a local business, using trained technicians to deliver pest management and hygiene solutions that protect people and improve everyday life. The company differentiates itself by its global scale and local execution, as well as its status as a public, FTSE 100-listed firm with extensive experience in its fields. Its goal is to help people stay safe and healthy by preventing pests and improving hygiene in workplaces and homes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Crawley, United Kingdom
Founded
1925

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