Mumbai, India
Assistant Manager - Projects - Strategy Team - - Goregaon West
Rentokil Initial · Mumbai · India
Posted: 21/8/2026 · Last checked: 12/10/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Rentokil Initial's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
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
● 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.
● Lead projects from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within defined scope,
● Define project objectives, scope, implementation plans, timelines, and resource
● 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.
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.
● 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.
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.
● 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.
● Project Planning & Execution
● Strategic Initiative Management
● Project Governance Compliance
● Timeline & Milestone Adherence
● Budget & Resource Management
● Risk & Escalation Management
Competencies (Skills essential to the role):
● Project Management (including Planning, Scheduling, Governance, Risk & Change
● 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
● Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and
● 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:
● External stakeholders
Interested candidates can share resume on below mentioned email
alfeeya.siddiqui@rentokil-pci.com
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