PMO Head Steel/EPC/Manfacturing

Job Title: Head – Project Management Office for steel/EPC/Heavy Manufacturing

Location: Initially Pune, with eventual relocation to Dhenkanal, Odisha

Experience Required: 15+ years

Industry: Steel / Heavy Manufacturing / EPC

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Dy. GM / GM / AVP (depending on experience)

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated professional to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) for a major greenfield project in the steel sector. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure. This role demands strong technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.

The PMO Head will be accountable for developing comprehensive project plans that cover scope, cost, schedule, quality, stakeholder communication, manpower planning, risk mitigation, and procurement support. This role involves hands-on execution and daily oversight of multiple project functions, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, safety standards, and organizational processes.

The candidate will also support technical tender preparation, bid evaluations, vendor management, contract administration, and logistics coordination.

In addition to technical oversight, the role requires building and leading a project team, ensuring timely training and development, performance monitoring, and team motivation. Strong leadership in ensuring construction safety, quality assurance, and project reporting is essential. Proficiency in project management tools like SAP, Primavera, or equivalent is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate must have a background in large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects, preferably within the steel or heavy engineering sector. Strong analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution capabilities are essential to success in this role. An engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil is required.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in project management, preferably in greenfield steel or heavy manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management, EPC interfaces, and safety protocols.
• Proven ability in cross-functional stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Experience in Primavera, MS Project, SAP, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with contract and risk management practices in industrial projects.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict resolution skills.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has led plant or infrastructure projects exceeding ₹1000 Cr. in scale.
• Has exposure to working with consultants, OEMs, and government authorities.
• Is detail-oriented with a ‘zero accident’ approach to construction safety.
• Comfortable relocating to Dhenkanal, Odisha after initial phase.

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