Head - Project Management

Job Purpose:

The Head of PMO is responsible for the end-to-end project control and coordination for solar cell and module manufacturing projects. This role works in close collaboration with the Project Head at Site who is responsible for on-ground executionwith both reporting directly to the CEO. The PMO Head oversees project governance, planning, budget control, risk management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination, ensuring projects progress smoothly within scope, timeline, and budget.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Extensive experience in project management within manufacturing or solar energy sectors.
• Proven leadership skills in managing large-scale, complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong budget control, risk management, and vendor coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic project planning and governance
• Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
• Cost control and budget management
• Risk identification and escalation.
• Vendor and EPC coordination
• Compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Effective reporting and stakeholder communication

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Head at Site who manages day-to-day execution, ensuring alignment between strategic oversight and ground-level activities.
• Oversee project budgets and enforce cost controls, escalating risks or deviations early by raising red flags to senior management.
• Manage coordination with project heads/teams, design consultants, engineering consultants, production, equipment vendors, civil EPC, utility providers, procurement, finance, and other departments.
• Monitor project progress, risk, quality, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular project reviews and prepare reports for the CEO and senior management on project status and forecasts.
• Facilitate efficient communication and issue resolution between site execution teams and central project controls.
• Champion continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in project management processes.
• Collaboration with Project Head at Site - Both the Head of PMO and Project Head at Site report directly to the CEO.
• The Project Head at Site is responsible for the execution, construction, installation, safety, and quality assurance on the ground.
• The Head of PMO provides strategic project oversight, manages dependencies, cross-functional coordination, and controls.
• Both roles work in tandem to ensure project milestones are met, risks are mitigated, and issues resolved timely through frequent communication and joint reviews.