General Manager - Projects

New Era Cleantech is pioneering one of India’s most ambitious industrial energy ventures—a $3 billion ultra-mega project focused on clean coal gasification, carbon capture, and value-added chemical production. As the first of its kind for coal to chemicals in India, we are building a state-of-the-art integrated facility that will redefine the future of energy, chemicals, and industrial decarbonization.

We are looking for an experienced and visionary General Manager – Projects to spearhead the entire greenfield project implementation. This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven leadership team at a high-growth, industrial-scale venture that sits at the intersection of energy security, clean technology, and national strategic importance. If you have successfully delivered multi-billion-dollar industrial projects and are seeking a defining challenge—this is your moment.

The General Manager – Projects will be fully responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle—from conceptualization, vendor and contractor onboarding, technology integration, and construction management to commissioning and final handover. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of multidisciplinary project environments, with a laser focus on schedule adherence, milestone tracking, cost control, and timely delivery.

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction to handover, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of multi-phase projects.
• Define and enforce project governance structures, reporting frameworks, and progress-tracking mechanisms.
• Manage selection, negotiations, and performance of contractors, consultants, technology licensors, and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, legal, and finance teams to ensure project alignment with strategic and financial goals.
• Proactively identify risks, delays, and cost overruns, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, environmental, and government norms at all project stages.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across stakeholders, consultants, and third-party agencies.
• Provide regular updates to the Managing Director and Board on project status, key milestones, and challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum 30 years of experience

  , with at least 15 years in leadership roles overseeing complex, greenfield, multi-billion-dollar projects.
• Strong track record in chemicals, energy, infrastructure, coal, or similar industrial sectors.
• Deep knowledge of project management frameworks, contract management, and construction methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and team-building skills.
• Adept at managing multiple internal and external stakeholders under tight timelines.