About Business
Adani Group
: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.
Data Centre
: Adani Data Centre has rapidly transformed from a nascent initiative to a leading innovator in the data infrastructure ecosystem. In just a few years, we have established ourselves as a key player in the data centre landscape, offering state-of-the-art solutions in areas such as colocation services, cloud integration, and data security. Our commitment to reliability, scalability, and technological excellence has positioned us as a trusted partner for businesses navigating the digital age with confidence.
Job Purpose:
Head - Project Management Control Group [Project Management Office (PMO)] oversees the successful completion of a construction or capital project. Acting as the strategic hub, Head - PMO guides projects' directions, ensuring alignment with planned guidelines, budgets, and schedules. Purpose of this role is to ensure effective and robust project delivery of data center projects.
Responsibilities
Project Management:Head the design and set-up of project management office ensuring that the busines has capabilities to deliver large & complex data center projects. Set project management standards. Identify & communicate project priorities.
Strategy & Planning
Aligning project objectives with the company's strategic goals and ensuring that projects are executed effectively. Head strategic planning and project governance and define the project management methodologies used to manage projects. Implement efficiencies that meet or exceed the financial expectations established at project initiation. Work with executive team to assess and decide which proposals have high potential value, impact and strategic alignment.
Stakeholder Management
Communicate with internal & external stakeholders for project initiatition, set expecations, & project closure.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure that projects comply with the project policies, standards of the organization & client requirements. Develop, & oversee implementation of, project performance monitoring systems-processes.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks. Proactively address issues that may impact project delivery and success.
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
Identify industry leading project management tools & practices; monitor implementation of such systems-methodologies-tools-processes; analyze gaps in current project management practices & recommend remedial meausres.
Resource Planning & Deployment
Managing and allocating resources across projects according to priorities, schedules and budgets
Workforce Capability-Building & Knowledge Management
Coach & mentor team members on project management practices & standards. Oversee implementation of capability-building programs pertaining to project management. Steer knowledge management initiatiatives in related areas.
Brand Positioning
Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions. Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company.
Team Development
Build a high-performing team. Set clear KPIs, track progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success. Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital business success.
Digital Mindset
Champions a digital mindset within the organization to drive innovation and competitiveness. Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.
Key Stakeholders - Internal
- Heads of various functions (design, project, quality)
- Project Managers
- Project Leads
- Direct reportees
- Cross-functional teams
Key Stakeholders - External
- OEMs, materials & service partners
- Clients
Education
OB QUALIFICATIONSGraudate or post-graduate degree in civil or electrical engineering.
Experience
15-17 years of work experience in project management & governance of data center projects
Certification(s)
Project Management certification (PMP, FRICS/MRICS &/or other industry benchmark certifications).
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate or post-graduate degree in civil or mechanical or electrical engineering.
Experience:
15-17 years of work experience in project management & governance of data center or infrastructure projects
Certification(s):
Project Management certification (PMP, FRICS/MRICS &/or other industry benchmark certifications).
