As part of our People Analytics team, you ll be working closely with the People team, Data Tech teams as well as other broader functions across our group and operating companies to help support our reporting and data analytics. We are undergoing a large transformation across our People and Finance functions and the People Analytics team has a vast array of projects with touchpoints across multiple functions. We need a project manager to get stuck in and help us deliver projects that have never been done before.
What youll be doing:
Liaise with stakeholders at all levels to co-ordinate the creation, build, production and continuous improvement of analytics products
Manage and scope out projects that span across functions
Develop, monitor and execute a project plan for each project and communicate progress to key stakeholders
Drive project success metrics and timelines
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure deliverables and success criteria requirements are documented and met
Partner with technical teams to identify key tasks and dependencies associated with the project
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, improve quality, and implement scalable solutions across our agencies
Identify and proactively handle risks, issues, dependencies, forecast resource demand and prioritization for both new and existing (BAU) products
Directly manage the day-to-day tasks of our analytics team, assigning tasks and responsibilities to each team member
Support the development team with hands-on testing and quality assurance of a product aligned with the required quality standards / success criteria
What youll need:
Minimum requirements for this role include:
4+ years experience in a project management role and utilising both waterfall and agile methodologies
Experience working with a cross-functional team and the ability to inspire and guide them towards achieving project goals
Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate and engage with stakeholders and team members
Experience with data-driven decision making and problem solving
Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Both detail and big picture conscious
The competence, confidence, and self-discipline to manage deadlines, task estimates and prioritisation
Diligent and attentive to detail, able to listen, learn, and put into practice
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Excel
Comfortable working through ambiguity, bringing clarity and control into a project environment
Curiosity to learn!
Additional preferred skills:
Experience working with data teams (engineers, analysts, reporters, data scientists, etc.)
Experience operating on agile cross-functional teams
Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences
Who you are:
Youre open
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We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
Youre optimistic
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We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
Youre extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What well give you:
Passionate, inspired people - We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge
The Executive Centre, WPP IT 5th Floor, Olympia Tech Park, Plot No. 1, 100 Feet Rd, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
600032