Manager - Public Health - Project Management

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in their Noida Office

This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Senior Manager - Metrics, Analytics & Reporting - Grade E

No. of Open roles - 1

What can you expect?

• Researching and summarizing findings from peer reviewed papers on various global health-related topics and assisting with multi-country survey work
• Supporting efforts to share research and new intellectual capital global advice and solution teams
• Helping coordinate and standardize global approaches and points of view that are advisory consultants will use with their clients
• Create templates and generate reports based on predefined templates
• Assist in processing and analyzing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of our markets for vendor global strategic alliances
• Supporting call scheduling and project managing streamlined implementation activities, working with vendors and global advice and solution teams
• Take the lead in new efficiency opportunities, successful deep dives, process mapping, and execute new process work
• Independently assembling and updating presentations for senior management and external audiences using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a fast-paced, ever-changing leadership environment
• Research and help refine intellectual capital and internal marketing materials for key initiatives led by the global Advice and Solution team.

What you need to have:

• Willingness and ability to work across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Act with a sense of urgency - demonstrating a proactive disposition and a self-starter mentality
• Ownership of delivery on assigned work through self-planning and monitoring of all activities
• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Expertise in developing solutions in setting-up new processes and improving existing operational delivery with best use of lean project management methodology
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze large volumes of complex information from various sources and distill key insights and findings
• Ability to conduct research based off a problem statement, identify possible solutions and synthesize findings into a report.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent in English
• BA/BS Degree, advanced degree in social work, public health, community development or related field preferred
• Experience of working in onshore/ offshore model
• Thorough understanding of peer review process / QC
• Ability to work well within a team environment, and with other colleagues in a collegial, collaborative manner
• Ability to do multitasking/ manage multiple critical projects at a given point of time with conflicting priorities and being capable of ensuring optimum resourcing either by fast tracking or crashing techniques
• At least 13+ years’ work / business experience (experience in the insurance or healthcare consulting industry is a plus)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple and complex tasks in a demanding work environment
• Demonstrated analytical ability and problem-solving capabilities
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new responsibilities

What makes you stand out?

• Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solver
• High attention to detail
• Good relationship skills, Proven ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize time effectively

Why join our team?

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.