Project Head-Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant

Job Summary:

The Project Head will be responsible for overall leadership, strategy, and execution of the Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant project. This includes managing the full project lifecycle from concept design, planning, construction, equipment installation, and commissioning to handover of the operational facility. The role requires visionary leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and deep experience in managing large-scale industrial/semiconductor projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• - Define project vision, objectives, and execution roadmap aligned with company goals.
• - Lead strategic decision-making related to technology selection, capacity planning, and partner selection.
• - Ensure alignment between business strategy and project execution.
• Project Governance & Oversight:
• - Establish governance mechanisms, project controls, and risk management frameworks.
• - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
• - Resolve escalations and critical project challenges with proactive solutions.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management:
• - Represent the project in front of board members, government authorities, and strategic partners.
• - Manage key relationships with OEMs, EPC contractors, consultants, and global technology partners.
• - Drive alignment across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial & Commercial Oversight:
• - Develop and manage project budgets exceeding hundreds of crores.
• - Oversee vendor negotiations, contract finalization, and cost control measures.
• - Ensure maximum ROI and long-term sustainability of the project.
• Team & Organizational Development:
• - Build and lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary project team.
• - Mentor project managers, engineers, and functional leads.
• - Foster a performance-driven, accountable, and innovative culture.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial). Master’s degree in Engineering/Management or PMP certification preferred.

Experience:

• 18–25 years of experience in large-scale industrial or semiconductor/solar manufacturing projects.

• Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end project execution from greenfield setup to plant commissioning.

• Strong exposure to cleanroom infrastructure, high-purity utilities, and advanced process equipment.

• Experience in handling large EPC contracts, international vendors, and multi-stakeholder projects.

Behavioral Skills:

• Visionary leadership with strategic and execution excellence.

• Strong financial and commercial acumen.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and high-pressure environments.

• Collaborative, ethical, and inspiring leadership style.