Assistant Project Manager

Job Description : Assistant Project Manager

Job Title : Assistant Project Manager

Location : Noida / Pune (Onsite)

Employment Type : Full-time, Payroll

Experience : 35 years

Duration : Long-term

Role Overview :

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager with a strong engineering background and excellent communication skills to support the planning, execution, and delivery of immersive XR projects.

In this role, you will work closely with the Chief Project Officer (CPO), internal teams, and clients to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budgetwhile maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge XR learning and simulation modules across diverse industries.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Project Planning & Documentation :

- Review and approve project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.

- Approve project documentation including engineering storyboards, project plans, and technical reports.

- Collaborate with Team Leads to develop timelines and adjust schedules as needed.

2. Resource Planning :

- Coordinate with departments to allocate resources effectively.

- Monitor availability and utilization to ensure optimal deployment.

3. Compliance & Monitoring :

- Ensure adherence to internal processes, regulatory standards, and quality frameworks.

- Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the lifecycle.

4. Risk & Escalation Management :

- Maintain and update a centralized Risk Register.

- Identify, evaluate, and implement risk mitigation strategies.

- Escalate critical concerns to the CPO and ensure timely resolution.

5. Project Budgeting :

- Support budget formulation with cross-functional teams.

- Track expenditures, flag discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

6. Change Management :

- Maintain logs of change requests and assess impact on scope/resources.

- Drive internal approvals and update documentation accordingly.

7. Vendor Management :

- Coordinate with vendors to manage deliverables and timelines.

- Monitor SLA compliance and resolve vendor-related issues.

8. Task Coordination :

- Assign tasks with clearly defined responsibilities.

- Track progress and maintain accountability.

- Provide regular updates to the CPO.

9. Communication & Reporting :

- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders (clients, teams, management).

- Prepare and deliver project status reports with milestones, risks, and issues.

- Facilitate meetings and document key discussions/decisions.

10. Quality Assurance :

- Oversee reviews and approvals of deliverables.

- Ensure outputs meet quality benchmarks and client expectations.

11. Engineering Storyboards & Oversight :

- Develop and review technical storyboards for alignment with goals.

- Train and mentor Project Engineers on documentation standards.

- Supervise performance and delivery of the engineering team.

12. Continuous Improvement & Team Support :

- Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.

- Support the CPO in team leadership, motivation, and conflict resolution.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

- 3 to 5 years of proven experience in project coordination/management, ideally in Tech or XR projects.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities.

- Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or MS Project.

- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project methodologies.

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

- Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.

- Strong skills in Project Management, Escalation Handling, and Change Management.

- Leadership and team collaboration abilities.

Must-Have Skills :

- Project Management 3+ years

- MS Project 2+ years (Intermediate)

- Jira 2+ years (Intermediate)

- Asana 2+ years (Intermediate)

Benefits :

- Competitive salary package.

- Super generous leave policy.

- Medical and accident insurance with additional health benefits.

- A supportive and collaborative work community.

- Weekly engagement activities and off-site events.

- Unlimited learning and growth opportunities.

- Flexible working hours.

Categories :

- Assistant Manager Project & Operations Management

- Project Coordinator Project & Operations Management

- Operations Assistant Project & Operations Management