Manager - Project

Purpose/Objective

The Central Project Planning & Control Lead is responsible for developing and executing mid/short-term project plans that align with the long-term strategy set by the Corporate PRMC Team. This role involves overseeing project budgeting, scheduling, document control, contract analysis, and risk management. The Project Planning & Control Incharge ensures that projects are executed efficiently, within budget, and on time while maintaining stringent control over project documents and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Central Project Planning & Control Lead - Mining Project Planning and Scheduling: Mid/Short Term Project Execution Plans: Prepare and implement mid/short-term project execution plans, including civil excavation/foundation plans, material fabrication and dispatch schedules, and site preparation/resource deployment plans. Align project execution with the long-term plan developed by the Corporate PRMC Team. Scheduling and Progress Measurement: Directly responsible for maintaining and updating project schedules in Primavera. Identify and analyze delays, ensuring corrective actions are taken to keep projects on track. Budgeting and Financial Control: Budget Finalization and Monitoring: Involved in the overall and yearly budget finalization process, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Regularly monitor and analyze all cost components of projects to ensure budgetary compliance. Cash Flow Analysis and Projections: Prepare cash flow projections and conduct financial analysis to ensure the availability of funds for project execution. Align activity-based project costing with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to maintain control over project budgets. Document Control and Contract Management: Document Control: Manage the creation, archival, and distribution of project documents using an IT platform for document control. Ensure the availability of all project documents with the latest versions on the IT platform (e.g., dmacq). Contract Analysis and Issue Management: Analyze project contracts, monitor compliance, and manage issues and escalations as they arise. Ensure all contract-related documents are up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders. Risk Management and Project MIS: Risk Management: Identify potential risks to project timelines, budget, and quality. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address these challenges proactively. Project MIS and Reporting: Coordinate with stakeholders to capture daily and weekly progress, preparing comprehensive project and cluster MIS reports. Provide accurate and timely updates to senior management, ensuring transparency and accountability in project execution. Implement and Optimize Digital Solutions: Digital Dexterity: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deploy digital tools that align with business objectives. Ensure the effective utilization of digital platforms to improve team efficiency and productivity. Key Stakeholders - Internal Project management Engineering QA HR Operations Administration Key Stakeholders - External EPC contrators Consutlants Vendors Clients

Technical Competencies

Budgeting, Capex Management & Cost Assurance-PRJ,Business & Functional Acumen-PRJ,Cashflow Management-PRJ,Compliance Management (Regulatory Compliance(External) & Internal compliances)-PRJ,Data Management & MIS-PRJ,Digitization & Automation-NR,Integration Management-PRJ,Managing Risk-PRJ,NR Business Know How-NR,Project Monitoring and Control-NR,Project planning & Assurance-PRJ

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech. (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) Work Experience (Range of years): 10 to 15 years