Job Title: Project Manager - Think Tank - Narrative Building Campaigns Department: Think Tank, SELCO Foundation Location: Bangalore Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview:
Alright, future Project Rockstar! SELCO Foundation needs someone awesome to wrangle our narrative building campaigns (think SELCAP, Impact / Failure, SELCO-AI, We Scope, and more). If you're the kind of person who gets a thrill from organizing chaos, loves connecting with people, and has a bit of a soft spot for design, keep reading! You'll be the go-to person for keeping projects on track, making sure everyone's talking to each other, and helping us tell some seriously impactful stories.
What You'll Be Doing:
- You'll be helping to create and manage project plans – timelines, milestones, deliverables, the whole shebang. Consider it your project management bootcamp
- You'll be the bridge between internal campaign teams (within Think Tank), external collaborators / consultants, and designers. Your mission: make sure everyone's on the same wavelength. No more "lost in translation" moments!
- You'll be building strong, positive relationships with everyone involved in the projects. Think of it as leveling up your people skills!
- You'll team up with the Think Tank team to gather all the info needed for killer design briefs. You'll be a crucial part of setting our designers up for success.
- You'll be supporting the management of agreements with external partners. We're talking paperwork, processes, and making sure everyone gets paid. (Don't worry, we'll show you the ropes!)
- You'll help welcome new folks to the team, making sure they feel at home and know what's what.
- You'll be keeping a close eye on project timelines and making sure we hit those deadlines. You're basically the project's timekeeper!
- You'll share your ideas on how we can make our workflows even better. We're always looking for ways to be more efficient!
- You'll help coordinate project resources, making sure everyone has what they need to shine.
- You'll help spot potential roadblocks and brainstorm ways to avoid them. Think of it as being a project detective!
- You'll keep everyone updated on project progress and gather feedback to help us learn and grow.
What You Need to Bring:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Design, Project Management, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in project management, ideally in a design or communications environment (like an agency or studio)
Skills:
- Organization Superpowers: You can juggle multiple projects and keep things in tip-top shape.
- Communication Mastery: You're a pro at communicating clearly, both in writing and verbally
- Design Curiosity: You've got a good grasp of basic design principles and communication strategies.
- Process Basics: You understand the fundamentals of process and contract management.
- Tech Savviness: You're comfortable using project management software and tools.
- Collaboration Champ: You're a team player and thrive in collaborative environments
Desired Attributes:
- Proactive Problem-Solver: You're always thinking ahead and ready to tackle challenges.
- People Person: You build strong relationships and connect with others easily.
- Mission Believer: You're passionate about narrative building and excited about SELCO Foundation's mission.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
This is your chance to make a real impact, learn a ton, and work with a team of awesome people. We're all about creating meaningful campaigns and supporting each other along the way. Plus, you'll get to hone your project management skills in a dynamic and creative environment.