Project Manager

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More about the Role:

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.

What you will do:

• 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 That Contributes To Success:

• 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. 

You Belong at Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-all’s. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.  

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