Assistant Manager - Projects (Strategy Team) - Goregaon West

About this role

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: Open 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