Project Manager - Technical Assistance - Investment Firm

Project Manager - Technical Assistance

About Our Client :

- Our Client is a leading global impact investment manager.

- As a pioneering impact investor, they are dedicated to generating lasting positive impact for communities and the environment, while aiming to provide attractive returns to investors.

- Since their inception in the early 2000s, Our Client has evolved into a leading global impact investment manager, connecting millions of entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets with investors.

- Their aim is to make impact investment solutions accessible to all and to advance the conscious use of capital which benefits society and the environment.

Candidate Profile :

- The vacancy is the perfect opportunity for a confident individual, who wishes to work in an international and dynamic workplace.

- If you aspire to take on the responsibility for achieving best project results and you are keen to actively bring in your own initiatives, then you're the perfect candidate.

- Become part of our Team in Mumbai as Project Manager in Technical Assistance

About the Role :

As a member of the Technical Assistance - Project Operations and Management Unit and the company-wide Operations Team :

- Serve as a point of contact for all operations tasks on the Technical Assistance team

- Ensure the Technical Assistance team and its projects properly follow all company and team administrative procedures

- Support project activities and strategic company initiatives, including project startup, ongoing management, and executing large-scale multi-sectoral events; support logistical planning for internal team meetings, and company-wide strategic initiatives, as needed

- Support project leads to develop, maintain, and update work planning and tracking systems to ensure that tasks and deliverables proceed on time

- Manage consultant processes: onboard independent consultants; manage the consultant agreement and invoicing processes (review consultant invoices, field expense reports, and travel expenses for completeness and accuracy, and ensure timely approvals are obtained); ensure consultant documentation is accurate and up-to-date; maintain documentation and consultant tracker

- Support project leads with budget tracking and projections, and review of monthly invoices to ensure projects remain within budget; support project leads with partner/consortia communications and coordination

- Support finance department and project teams in the purchase and payment of products and services

- Support operational aspects of data collection, analysis and other technical project activities, and provide technical surge support

Education :

- Post graduate / MBA / other relevant qualification

- Project management certification would be a plus, not compulsory

Experience : 6 years of practical work experience (project management including work experience in procurement and implementation of advisory services).

Skills :

- Experience in supporting donor funded procurements and subcontracts desirable

- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

- Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

- Previous project planning and management experience

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

- Proven capacity to take initiative and willingness to learn new skills as needed

- Strong work ethic and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team

- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels

- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

- Ability to work in an appreciative environment with colleagues and clients

Language : Excellent level of written and oral business English with well-developed writing skills is required