Position: Project Manager

Organization: Purpose builds

Location: Delhi

Apply: https://www.purpose.com/jobs/?gh_jid=3796074#job-id-3796074

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Project Manager at Purpose, you will be the focal person to drive robust project operations of multiple campaigns at Purpose with the overall objective of successful delivery of our work, while keeping Purpose accountable and disciplined internally. In a specific project context, this role works closely with Project Lead(s) and Project Principal(s). 

You will report to a Senior Project Manager, and the role is based in Delhi. The salary range for this role is ₹16,45,000 - ₹23,95,000 annually.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management - As a Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end management of multiple and diverse projects. Your core responsibilities will be to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for overall project operations and specific tactical operations about the project within Purpose, from funders and clients, and for vendors/freelancers.
• Create and operationalise project management tools such as work plans, budgets, facilitate M&E set-up for  projects; hold delivery teams (i.e. strategy, campaigns, creative, freelancers, vendors) accountable to project plans, timeline, key deliverables and milestones.
• Develop and regularly track project budgets and staffing plans for consistency, relevance  and accuracy using internal project management tools. Setting up an internal and external project communications mechanism. This includes project check-in meetings at different stages of a project life cycle (kick-off, mid-point reflections, project close/wrap up, regular weekly/monthly coordination), regular update calls for internal team alignment and with the funder/client and tracking project progress, facilitate problem identification and solving and strategic conversations. 
• Facilitate critical inter-stakeholder project communication and relationship building through identification of stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications  (as needed) between Client and Purpose teams to align on expectations, roles, goals, and solutions for roadblocks.
• Deliver project status updates to internal teams and clients jointly with the Project Lead(s).
• Own the overall project management with Managing Director, VP of Finance, Project Principal and Project Lead.

Internal Operations - In addition to project work, you will help keep the internal operational wheels of Purpose turning by:

• Gathering and summarizing key takeaways for Project Dashboards (to share insights on project’s team/client/financial health) that inform our Executive team
• Working closely with our Finance team to confirm the accuracy and schedule of invoices (client, freelancers, and vendors).
• Working closely with Staffing Manager to identify and act on staffing analysis and trends

QUALIFICATIONS

We think you will be a successful candidate if you:

• 7+ years of work experience in a fast-paced, agency environment (i.e. professional services, creative agencies, consulting) or advocacy environment, demonstrating a consistent ability to deliver against project plans on time and on budget.
• Ability to be diplomatic and solutions-oriented under stress; demonstrate impeccable communication skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills (listening/empathy)
• Excellent track record of time management, systems organization, and follow-up
• Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last minute project changes
• A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies)
• Collaborative and inclusive about working with global teams that are from diverse backgrounds
• Critical thinker, have high integrity, a team player with hands-on attitude, and a passionate problem-solving spirit
• Proficiency in creating spreadsheets and using word-processing programs (primarily in Google Suites)