Project Delivery Manager

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1)

· Take over the project from the Business Development (BD) team at the time of contract signing.

· Review and understand the contract scope, deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and obligations.

· Conduct internal handover meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.

· Develop a detailed Project Execution Plan (PEP) and timeline.

2)

· Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the customer throughout the project lifecycle.

· Coordinate with all internal departments – R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, QA/QC, Logistics, Finance, and After-Sales.

· Maintain transparent and timely communication with customers and internal teams.

· Build a trust-based relationship with key government/defence officials.

3)

· Own project execution from initiation to closure including design, production, testing, dispatch, installation, training, and handover.

· Track progress against milestones; monitor resource allocation and budget.

· Coordinate with the logistics team for timely shipment and customs clearance.

· Ensure adherence to contract specs and compliance standards.

4)

· Empowered to raise and resolve escalations across departments or with the customer.

· Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans.

5)

· Maintain project records including meeting minutes, status reports, and compliance documents.

· Periodic reporting to senior management and clients on project health and progress.

6)

· Coordinate post-delivery obligations like installation, warranty support, AMC, and spares.

· Ensure customer feedback is captured and acted upon.

· Drive the project to closure including final payment realization, document submission, and performance feedback.

Key Skills & Competencies:

· Strong knowledge of Defence/Government procurement lifecycle.

· Exceptional project planning, execution, and stakeholder management.

· Ability to work without ambiguity and take quick, effective decisions.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and documentation skills.

· Familiarity with Defence import/export procedures, and compliance is a bonus.

Minimum Experience Required:

· 8 to 12 years of experience in Project Management / Delivery roles, preferably manufacturing/automobile industries.

· 2 to 4 years of experience in Defence or Government Contracts.

· Proven experience in cross-functional coordination, handling complex, high-value projects.