[{"Salary":null , "Remote_Job":false , "Posting_Title":"Project Manager" , "Is_Locked":false , "City":"Bangalore South" , "Industry":"Chemicals" , "Job_Description":"
Role Title : Project Manager
Department: Scale-Up Operations
Reporting To : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Note : Candidates with Short Notice are Highly Preferred :
Role Summary
The Project Manager for Scale-Up Operations plays acritical role in transforming NoPolab-scale innovations into world-class,commercial-scale processes for HiPCO SWCNTs and their applications. Operatingat the strategic intersection of R&D (TRL 47), Scale-Up (TRL 69), andManufacturing, this role requires translating scientific breakthroughs intoscalable, safe, cost-effective, and repeatable industrial processes.
This role is about building systems, leading people ,and ensuring technology readiness for the world . The ideal leader willapply strong chemical engineering fundamentals to optimize scale-up, developSOPs, guide pilots, and lead tech transfer into operationsall while buildingand mentoring a high-performance team that can drive NoPomission forward.
Role :
Bridge theChasm : Own the transition from labvalidation (TRL 46) to commercial production (TRL 9), enabling technologymaturity and readiness.
Lead byProcess & Purpose : Apply rigorousengineering, safety, and economic evaluation to all scale-up decisions.
BuildCapability : Lead a core team ofscale-up engineers, process scientists, and pilot plant staff; set culture,pace, and expectations.
Deliver toOperations : Own the end-to-endscale-up pipeline, culminating in complete documentation and hand off tomanufacturing.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Strategic TechnologyLeadership
Develop andmaintain a multi-year scale-up roadmap that aligns with R&Dprogress, market timelines, and cost targets.
Work closely withthe Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to de-risk early-stage technologies ,identify scale-up feasibility, and define transition criteria from TRL 4 to TRL6+.
Set performance,safety, cost, and yield goals for each scale-up phase, ensuring commercial-gradereadiness .
2. Process Development andOptimization
- Lead the design, engineering, and optimization of pilot-scale and pre-commercial processes for:
- HiPCO reactors , SWCNT purification, Membrane modules, Chirality-based sorting systems
- CNT fibers and beyond
- Use chemical engineering principles (mass/heat transfer, fluid mechanics, reaction kinetics, etc.) to model, test, and validate scalable solutions.
- Approve all process parameters, quality metrics, and performance benchmarks.
3. Pilot Trials andValidation
- Plan and lead pilot trials , ensuring technical goals, cost estimates, and performance benchmarks are met.
- Analyze trial outcomes using rigorous data methods to inform scale-up readiness or redesign needs.
- Ensure all trials generate full datasets required for tech transfer and compliance .
4. Documentation,SOPs, and Tech Transfer
- Define and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) , process control plans, safety protocols, and QC workflows.
- Manage smooth handover to Operations , including training, troubleshooting support, and early production monitoring.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal quality systems and external regulatory needs.
5. Cross-FunctionalCollaboration
- Serve as the liaison between R&D and Manufacturing , ensuring open communication, feedback loops, and shared accountability.
- Integrate perspectives from engineering, purification, and reactor teams into a unified scale-up strategy .
- Present technical outcomes and scale-up forecasts to executive leadership and investors.
6. ProcessModelling and Digital Engineering
- Use process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen, CFD, thermodynamic models) to validate scale-up design.
- Lead development of digital twins of pilot and commercial systems to predict performance and optimize operations.
7. Safety,Compliance, and Quality
- Lead all EHS activities related to scale-up systems, including high-pressure handling, toxic gas containment, and hazard mitigation.
- Approve EHS documentation and ensure all risk controls are implemented prior to scale-up trials or plant commissioning.
- Define Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) in collaboration with the QA and R&D teams.
9. Innovation, IP,and Collaboration
- Promote process innovations that reduce cost, improve yield, or enable new applications.
- Contribute to patent filings, technical whitepapers, and collaborative research programs.
- Partner with academic and national labs for joint development or testing support.
PerformanceMetrics
- Successful TRL transitions (e.g., TRL 6 TRL 8) per roadmap
- Pilot success rate and time-to-scale
- Cost-per-gram reduction in scaled-up processes
- Number and quality of handovers to Ops
- Internal EHS compliance and zero-incident rate
- Team growth, retention, and performance metrics
Requirements Requirements:
- Build and lead a multi-disciplinary scale-up team with clear roles and strong execution culture.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers to think rigorously, act decisively, and own outcomes.
- Foster a high-performance, data-driven, and mission-aligned team environment.
Qualification & Experience:
B. Tech in Chemical Engineering / M. Tech inChemical Engineering with 8 to 10 Years of Experience in Scale upCommercialization into Specialty Chemicals / EPC / Nanotechnologies / Semiconductorindustries of Scaled Startup.
Benefits Best in the Industry
","Work_Experience":"5+ years","Job_Type":"Full time" , "Job_Opening_Name":"Project Manager" , "State":"Karnataka" , "Currency":"INR" , "Country":"India" , "Zip_Code":"560100" , "id":"85664000005249180" , "Publish":true , "Date_Opened":"2025-10-14" , "Keep_on_Career_Site":false}]
