Associate Project Manager

Overview

The Associate Project Manager manages client projects across their full lifecycle, keeping teams aligned on scope, timelines, budget and quality. The role reports to the Director of Project Management.

What you'll do

• Understand the scope of work across an assigned account and the project plan at the individual project level
• Facilitate interdepartmental negotiation to reach alignment on project resources and timelines
• Align with Department Resource Managers to assign resources and ensure effective time management across the project lifecycle
• Continually monitor projects to ensure deliverables are on schedule and within scope
• Collaborate with the Account team to obtain client sign-off on project plans when needed
• Prepare for all legal and regulatory submissions
• Work closely with department leads on forecasting and future resource planning on assigned accounts
• Build partnerships and be persuasive and diplomatic in difficult situations
• Ensure client requests are captured, executed, and exceed expectations
• Partner with project stakeholders to ensure quality assurance standards and best practices are in place
• Raise and maintain awareness of all project issues and risks, and work with appropriate stakeholders to develop solutions
• Manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Act as an internal hub of project information for assigned accounts
• Maintain a proficient level of brand knowledge

What you'll need

• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment with the ability to quickly learn new technology
• 0-2 years of project management experience in pharmaceutical advertising or medical education
• Expertise in project management techniques with proven experience in people management, strategic planning, risk mitigation, hours and reporting
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and project coordinators
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly with little to no direction from supervisors; makes good judgments and renders solid decisions
• Familiarity and proficiency with the principles of emotional intelligence
• Excellent administrative and computer skills, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of basic project management software

Nice to have

• Experience with the pharmaceutical business medical-legal regulations process

Details

• Working hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, Monday through Friday
• Salary range: INR 850,000 - 1,100,000 (8.5 - 11 LPA)