Project Head

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

fertilizer, petrochemical, and heavy chemical

Requirements

Position Details

• Designation: Project Head
• Department: Manufacturing
• Reporting To: President & Business Head
• Location: India
• Compensation: Best in the Industry
• No. of Vacancies: 1
• Nature of Work: Lead capital-intensive projects such as Ammonia, Urea, DAP, and Chemical plants — from concept to commissioning — ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (preference for Chemical Engineers handling complex process projects)
• Experience: 20+ years of experience across project management, operations, maintenance, and engineering within fertilizers or petrochemicals, including a minimum of 8 years in project leadership roles.
• Key Stakeholders: Business Head, MD/Board, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, HR, Legal, regulatory authorities, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Industry Preference: Heavy Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers — professionals with strong exposure to process technologies, compliance frameworks, and vendor ecosystems essential to project success.
• Career Growth: High-growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding organization.
  

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Develop comprehensive project roadmaps and feasibility studies, integrating technical, commercial, and safety goals.
• Drive the full project lifecycle — from concept and design to execution and commissioning — ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and schedule benchmarks.
• Lead contract management, vendor selection, and regulatory approvals to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.
• Monitor progress through structured reviews and proactive risk management to maintain performance integrity.
  

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including authorities, vendors, and contractors to resolve challenges and ensure project continuity.
• Maintain transparent communication and alignment across all project participants.
  

Team Building & Leadership

• Build, mentor, and empower high-performing project teams to deliver excellence in execution.
• Foster a culture of technical capability, safety, accountability, and innovation.
• Champion leadership succession and long-term talent development within the project function.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

seasoned engineering leader

project management, operations, and engineering

8 years in project leadership

• Strong technical acumen and process knowledge in fertilizer or petrochemical plants.
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams on high-value industrial projects.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with hands-on problem-solving capability.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills