Lead- Project Planning

Role & responsibilities

The head of Projects will be responsible for managing the entire Engineering, Procurement and Construction life cycle of a project, accountable for the projects successful delivery including its Quality, Timeline & Budget.

Key Accountabilities

Project Planning & Execution:

• Developing and implementing the overall project strategy, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Define the project scope, finalize deliverables and timelines, plan on business readiness, identify suitable vendors, contractors required in the process, acquisition of the machinery and equipment, Feedstock sourcing.
• Spearheading the Planning and execution of Asset transfer projects Relocation of working plants, its construction at the new place, procurement management for the transfer process.

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Monitor and control the project wise budgets and P&L,
• Optimize the production cost, process, and output.

Compliances

• Ensure procurement and renewals of necessary licenses and adherence to the statutory compliances pertaining to Quality Standards, Safety Regulations, and Environmental guidelines.
• Defining and implementing Audit procedures and reporting adherence to the management.

Risk Management:

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks, including project delays, supply chain disruptions, and safety hazards.

Contract Management:

• Negotiating and managing contracts with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare for readiness for concurrent projects across multiple locations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Solid understanding of international procedures of Projects Phases, Engineering Phases, Bidding procedures, Procurement Processes, Construction Requirements and up to date Best Practices.
• Exposure to implementing Construction Management Software and understanding of Project Management Principles.
• Exposure to working with Global stakeholders and cross border projects

Other Requirements:

• Readiness to work in US Time zones
• Candidates with US work Visa preferred