Job Description

Overview:

The Project Management Associate plays an essential role in supporting project teams in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects within Excelerate and for our partners. This position requires strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. The PMA will assist in various project management activities, including project planning, execution, coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist our internal teams and partners in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements. Coordinate project activities, meetings, and resources, ensuring smooth execution and timely completion of project deliverables. Maintain project documentation, including project charters, plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other project-related documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility. Communicate project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders through emails, reports, presentations, and meetings for clients, team members, and senior management. Monitor project risks and issues, track resolution activities, and escalate critical issues to project managers as needed to minimise project disruptions and ensure project success. Assist in tracking project budgets, expenses, and resource allocations, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and identifying variances for timely resolution. Support project managers in conducting quality reviews and assurance activities to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and best practices. Assist in managing changes to project scope, schedule, and requirements, assessing the impact on project objectives and communicating changes effectively to stakeholders. Provide administrative and logistical support to project teams, including scheduling meetings and preparing agendas Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in project management practices, tools, and methodologies, and contribute to the implementation of best practices to enhance project delivery capabilities

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. Previous 6 months - 1 year experience in project management, coordination, or administrative support roles is preferred. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Attention to detail and accuracy in work, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software/tools. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Willingness to learn and develop new skills in project management practices and methodologies.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an aspiring project management professional to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the success of projects within Excelerate and our partners, while developing essential skills and competencies in project management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Do you have 6 months to 1 year of experience in project coordination, project management support, or an administrative role? Are you comfortable maintaining project documentation such as project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and trackers? Which of the following tools have you used?
1. MS Excel
2. MS PowerPoint
3. MS Word
4. Outlook
5. Project management tools (Asana, Trello, Jira, MS Project, ClickUp, etc.)
6. Power BI
7. Tableau
None of the above

Are you comfortable managing multiple tasks or projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment? Have you assisted in managing changes to project scope, timelines, or requirements? Are you comfortable with the salary mentioned that is 18k-20k? Do you have a personal laptop and good WIFI connection that meets work requirements?
Work Location: Remote