Assistant Manager

**About GMG**

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

**The Role**:
As an Assistant Project Manager, your role will involve supporting and assisting the Project Manager in various aspects of project planning, execution, and monitoring. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

**Responsibilities**:

- Project Planning: Assist in developing detailed project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- Coordination: Collaborate with different teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication, coordination, and integration of project activities.
- Budget Management: Help in monitoring project budgets and expenses, ensuring they align with the approved budget and identifying any potential cost overruns.
- Risk Assessment: Support in identifying potential risks and issues that may impact the project's success, and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project schedules, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant records.
- Resource Management: Assist in resource allocation and scheduling, ensuring that the right resources are available at the right time for project tasks.
- Quality Control: Contribute to maintaining project quality by participating in quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to project standards.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Keep track of project progress and provide regular status updates to the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication: Support effective communication with project stakeholders, addressing their concerns and providing timely updates on project status.
- Change Management: Assist in managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget, while ensuring that any deviations are properly documented and approved.
- Problem Solving: Help in identifying and resolving project-related issues and roadblocks that may hinder project progress.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evaluation of project outcomes and lessons learned, identifying areas for improvement for future projects.
- Team Support: Support the project team by fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork, and facilitating effective communication.
- Compliance and Documentation: Ensure that all project activities comply with relevant regulations, laws, and organizational policies, and maintain appropriate project records.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business, Engineering, or Project Management).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Familiarity with project management tools and software.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.