Freelance PMO Consultant - Contract Manufacturing

15 years

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Job Type

Contractual

Job Description

Our Client, highly respected and heritage group based in the South of

India with businesses in five areas: Chemicals, Specialty

Team Lead


Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and lead the PMO function

    for a growing agro-chemical contract manufacturing business.
  • Design and implement

    core project management processes, tools, and governance structures

    .
  • Collaborate closely with

    external clients

    to understand technical and commercial requirements and translate them into actionable work plans.
  • Work with internal cross-functional teams including R&D, operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain to align execution with client expectations.
  • Ensure

    timely, on-budget, and high-quality execution

    of all projects across the manufacturing lifecycle.
  • Monitor project KPIs, prepare regular updates, and present progress reports to

    senior leadership

    .
  • Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks

    , risks, and interdependencies during execution.
  • Foster a culture of

    accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

    within the project teams.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing PMO team as the function scales.

Bangalore based - will need to spend 3-4 days at the plant in Berigai.

The project would be for 3 months, however can convert to full time based on Performance.


Skills Required

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering

    (Master’s preferred).
  • 10–15 years of experience

    , including:
  • 1. Project management and program delivery in

    contract manufacturing

    or

    process industries

    (chemicals, pharmaceuticals, API, CDMO/CDMO-like businesses).
  • 2. Exposure to

    client-facing roles

    , including gathering requirements and managing expectations.
  • 3. Prior experience in a

    consulting environment

    (Big 4, MBB) is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of

    manufacturing operations

    , process scale-up, and technical project delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to

    build and lead teams

    , manage complexity, and drive structured problem solving.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, MS Project, etc.).

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