Project Manager

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Burson – India is looking for Project Manager for our Burson Intelligence Practice for Gurugram location.

As a Project Manager You would be the chief facilitator between project teams to manage workflow, own quality control, manage deadlines, and troubleshoot. Be an active part of the development and execution of key projects and initiatives for the team.

Core Job Responsibilities: 

• Be a SPOC between external vendors, internal teams, global project managers for operational efficiency and execution.
• Provide strategic counsel to Burson account teams on approach, execution, and timing.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and help them grow within the organization and can add value to the client and the team.
• Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that engages all individuals without bias and demonstrate flexibility in a changing work environment.
• Provide on the job training to new team members on day-to-day tasks, delegate tasks to junior team members with clarity and oversee quality implementation within specified timelines.
• Provide continuous constructive feedback, keep immediate superiors briefed on team member performance ensuring recognition of good performance and resolution of concerns in a timely manner.
• Record time in Maconomy and make supervisors aware of your time spent so our business can be managed profitably.
• Ensure all activities carried out for clients are properly documented and budget and status reports are submitted.
• Follow agency procedures for client budgets, budget tracking, contract approval, purchase orders, billing rates and allocate resources for agency profitability.
• Ensure coordination with the finance team to book revenues for projects, close invoices, raise POs for vendors/partners, etc.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in project management (preferably within an agency)
• Familiarity with financial or corporate accounts preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment & a self-starter who is highly organized and agile. 

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