Client relationship Manager

About Company

Our client is a Communities Foundation that works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation.

Roles and Responsibilities

● Independently lead centers for enabling at least 20% of youth from the nearby

communities to be formal jobs/self-employed

● Develop and maintain a conducive environment at the center that enables learning and a feeling of safe space for youth

● Implement the foundation program such that the youth builds ‘agency’ and over time does not need to depend on the Lighthouse Source

● Manage a team of 3-5 and handhold them for timely deliverables and high-quality

outcomes for all of the stages of the program - Community Outreach to Alumni

● Interfacing with ward–level networks

● Government (Corporators, Ward Officers, PMC personnel) – for mobilization and other

support

● NGOs – for mobilization and other support

● Corporates and Establishments – for volunteering, placements and donor/potential

donor visits

● Citizens – for volunteering

● Manage brand-building activities e.g., Events, which are specific to the center and help with advocacy with the local economy for youth placements.

Requirements

● MSW or Post Graduation in any field, with 8+ years of experience preferably in both social

and corporate sectors.

● Self-driven, excellent time management and multitasking skills

● Strong people management, project management, and data analytics skill

● Strong orientation towards relationship-building and problem-solving

● Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language

● Proven ability to plan and manage the operational process for maximum efficiency and

productivity

Key Profile -

Ambitious Project Manager with extensive experience in high-end Residential Interiors with demonstrated ability in planning, managing procurement, scheduling, quality control, and coordination of MEP services.

Job Profile -

• Manage Customer communication and Customer experience
• Delivery of Projects as per committed timeline & desired Quality
• To gather and share project information with Project Stakeholders
• Maintain strong relationships with Contractors, Suppliers, and Designers
• Ensure Execution at Sites as per Standard ensure execution process
• Willingness to learn new techniques for tracking projects
• Track & plan Site activities as per Master Project Schedule, identify the risk involved, and plan alternate on-site work execution strategies accordingly
• Verify the bills submitted by Contractors, suppliers post checking on-site measurements of work carried out at the site
• Coach & train Project Executives to ensure all Standard practices are getting followed as far as on-site execution and reporting are concerned.

Requirements

Desired Candidate Skills -

• Strong Communication Skills
• Technical Knowledge of High end Residential Interior Work
• Should be able to manage team of 3-4 people
• Knowledge of current market rates (Material & Labour rates) for various Residential Interior works

Project Head for a well-funded construction tech platform backed by a renowned group.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision and execution of project as per agreed design and cost parameters.
• To coordinate with local architects and contractors to ensure detailed plans are in line with the project expectations.
• To ensure availability of materials, equipment that are needed at site.
• To check with the statutory compliance of the project and to ensure that the project site is free from complications before starting the project.
• To provide technical guidance on site whenever & wherever required and resolving critical issues on site.
• To ensure that there is safe working environment at the site and check if all safety measures are taken care of.
• Should have successfully demonstrated capability to design and implement SOPs for end-to-end construction activities.
• Should be well conversant with the quality parameters and check lists for end-to-end construction processes and monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with quality standards.

What is the company looking for

• BE/ B. Tech in civil engineering.
• 2-4 years prior work experience in construction and real estate.
• Should be from Kolkata or willing to relocate to Kolkata.

What will I be doing?

• Organized and facilitated project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint, release planning, demos and other project related meetings
•  Defining resource requirements and managing resource availability & allocation both internal and third party           
• Preparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities.
• Managing delivery of the project according to this plan.
• Tracking projects and providing regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders.
• Managing and adjusting for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budget.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Managing the relationship and communication with the client and all stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction
• Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of the project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project
• Should be well versed with project management domains: Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing

What skill do I need?

• Experience in IT industry with 3+ years of proven delivery managing increasingly complex projects
• Proficient in Agile methodology with an ability to adapt quickly to changing technology requirements
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components.
• Experience as a PHP/Node/Java developer or other technologies to lead a team of PHP programmers Workflow Management, design and implementation in all its stages 
• Remove team impediments on a daily basis to allow the team to deliver the sprint goals and deliverables.
• Leadership competencies for team building, client relations, Negotiation, decision making, problem solving and conflict management
• Proven organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work on several assignments concurrently but still be detail oriented

Required Qualification :

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field of study. 
• Three years of experience in a related IT field
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Hands Knowledge of utilities such as MS Teams, Zoom, Slack
• Analytical and problem-solving skills • Self-motivator and should be able to work in a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment under deadline pressures
• Ability to manage own workload independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Detail oriented and proactive
• Excellent time management skills, plan, prioritize, and manage development tasks for on-time delivery with quality as primary criteria. Requirements

- Coordinate project management activities, projects, people, communications

- Handle customer communications through emails, tickets and conference calls

- Serve as the project coordinator, maintaining timelines and ensuring accurate delivery dates.

- Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track

- Monitor and report on the progress of project to all stakeholders especially our customers

- Coordinate project schedules, resources, equipment and information for internal teams

- Act as the main point of contact and communicate project status to all stakeholders

- Organize, attend, and participate in stakeholder meetings

- Document meeting notes and follow up on action items and decisions from meetings

- Organize and maintain project materials such as documents, designs etc

- Provide operational support as needed

This is what you need to qualify:

- Proven 1 year work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role in Information Technology (IT) related projects

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

- Basic understanding of Information Technology concepts required. Intermediate knowledge of IT hardware, software, and networking beneficial.

- Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

- Attention to detail and strong work ethics

• Reads through or listens to material in Japanese language mainly, ascertains understanding of the meaning and context of that material, and converts it into a second language, making sure to preserve the original meaning

• Translates online, video, and other media by providing subtitles

• Consults with subject matter experts and other colleagues in order to understand specialised concepts and translate them appropriately

• Prepare internal and external corporate documents for team members and industry partners

• Schedule meetings, appointments and manage other related works

• Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents

• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality

• Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele

• Translates a variety of documents including literary, legal, research, technical, scientific,

educational, and commercial materials

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Set objectives and goals for the team and track progress.
• It is an employee-facing managerial role.
• Lead multiple resources and groups from an operational angle and track progress through daily standups.
• Should be excellent in writing general email communication.
• Dealing with email inquiries.
• Taking minutes of the meeting and tracking those to closure.
• Document an overall status report of engagement.
• Mentor and coach team to work on creating case studies for the respective projects.
• Follow up with the prospects for getting appointments.
• Monitoring the daily progress of team members.
• Organizing project team meetings and recording minutes.
• The person will be managing groups related to content creation, graphics, lead generation, sales, and overall growth strategy also.
• Should conduct standup meetings
• Use of MS tools to streamline the project, resource, and portfolio management.
• Develop the project plan for the tasks, dependencies, and participants required to mitigate the risks to system quality.
• Detail-oriented with strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Experience working in diverse and collaborative environments.
• Delegating tasks to team members.
• Tracking and communicating project risks and opportunities.
• Providing input into the planning process.
• Good at decision making, relationship building & have good leadership qualities.
• Capable of developing procedures, service standards, operational policies, and guidelines with an attitude for continuous improvement.

Requirements: 

• Must have experience of 3-5 years.
• Proven work experience as an Operations Manager, or Staffing Manager etc..
• Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service.
• Highly trained in conflict management and business negotiation processes.
• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Summary
• The project lead is a core member of the agile teams implementing EdTech solutions. These EdTech solutions, ranging across Learning Platforms, Assessment systems, Simulation Training, and Interactive content, are to be fit-for-purpose, efficient, and of high quality.
• The responsibility of the project lead is to guide the overall implementation of the solutions created by the Zeus Learning team and address day-to-day issues related to the client’s business processes

The essence of Role – key accountabilities
• Take charge of the project and help it succeed
• Work with cross-functional teams to create a shared vision
• Coordinate all activities to run the project
• Build product roadmaps, run agile ceremonies and manage stakeholder expectations
• Educate teams about software development processes.
• Be the interaction point between Zeus Learning teams and the client and set correct expectations
• Ensure the product shapes up as envisioned

Requirements
• Should have a history of managing large projects.
• Good understanding of agile software development processes.
• Should be able to run teams and keep people motivated throughout the project.
• Have great negotiation skills

Community Management-

• Create a friendly environment to facilitate high member satisfaction
• Be thoughtful while interacting with members.
• Plan and launch community initiatives to create connections between members of different organizations. This might include targeted member introductions, recommending possible mentor matches, running networking events and managing communications within the space and through digital vehicles.
• Seek out information about the business and personal objectives of tenant organizations and their individual members.
• Foster a sense of inclusivity where fresh ideas are welcome
• Be knowledgeable about COWERKZ's membership contracts and guidelines.Explain these policies to members, as necessary.
• Oversee new member onboarding and member moves out of the space

Events Planning and Execution-

• Build a quarterly calendar of coworking events that engages all stakeholders:
• Current members: Educational (e.g., lunch and learns) and appreciation events (e.g., happy hours and themed parties)
• Future members: Lead generation and sales-related events
• Local community: Identify outside organizers and encourage them to use our event space. Depending on the exact nature, these events should also be used to build COWERKZ's CRM and digital community. 
• Manage to the allotted budget
• Present our community professionally
• With your team, oversee the event itself, from catering to a smooth event check-in process to cleanup

Business Development-

• With the owners, be responsible for setting and achieving sales objectives, occupancy rates and pricing
• Conduct tours for prospective members
• Contact the local press and community leaders to generate interest in COWERKZ.
• Maintain a positive relationship with key vendors and our landlord

Facilities and Space Management-

• Manage all centre operations to the satisfaction of members
• Maximize up-time and availability of key facilities assets like the Wifi network, kitchen, printers/copiers
• Keep members aware of facilities issues that may impact them
• Utilize a variety of coworking software applications manage the space and membership
• Make recommendations to the owners about new features or perks that will entice members
• Submit maintenance tickets for repairs to the facility and key equipment
• Ensure cleaning is conducted to spec

Data accuracy-

• Ensuring member data is updated and is current in the cowork platform
• Ensuring lead data is updated in the CRM platform
• Ensuring Community Data is being updated in the events database

Experience and Requirements

• 2 years experience with increasing responsibility in either a sales or customer service role
• Experience in co -curricular activities a plus.
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Technically capable. Able to understand and work with the variety of hardware and software applications that our space depends on.
• Experience with written content generation in a business environment and basic graphic design skills are a plus
• Interest in working independently with only occasional interactions with the owners
• Fluent in English. Ability to speak additional language is a plus.
• A high level ethics, empathy and dependability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent