Project Manager

Job Description Project Manager, VGP

VGP is hiring a senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead new attractions, expansions and refurbishment projects from approval to handover.

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Key responsibilities

Project planning and coordination

Ensure the project is completed on time and within the approved budget

Plan and run projects from concept to commissioning: scope, schedule, budget, milestones and resources.

Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, ride and equipment vendors, and internal teams (operations, finance, marketing, legal).

Run regular progress reviews, site visits and MIS reporting to management.

Track risks, issues and change requests, and escalate early when timelines or costs are at risk.

Ensure quality, safety and statutory compliance at every project site.

Team collaboration and leadership

Lead cross-functional project teams and site staff, setting clear roles and deliverables.

Act as the single point of contact between management, consultants and contractors.

Align project handover with operations so new attractions open ready to run.

Commercial negotiations

Lead negotiations with contractors, vendors, landlords and franchise partners on price, payment terms, scope and timelines.

Prepare and evaluate tenders, RFQs and quotations, and recommend vendors on cost, quality and delivery.

Control project costs against approved budgets and certify contractor bills and milestone payments.

Agreements, contracts and bonds

Draft, review and manage work orders, purchase orders, service contracts, lease and franchise agreements, with legal counsel where needed.

Manage bank guarantees, performance bonds, security deposits, retention money and warranties: issue, track validity, renew or release.

Maintain complete contract records and handle claims, variations and disputes.

Liaisoning and approvals

Obtain and renew approvals and licences from government bodies, such as building plan approvals, Fire NOC, Pollution Control Board consent, electrical safety (CEIG), local body trade licences and police/entertainment licences.

Build and maintain working relationships with government departments, local authorities and utility providers.

Track statutory timelines and keep all project approvals current.

Skills and competencies

Project coordination: strong planning, scheduling and multi-project tracking; working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera or similar tools.

Team collaboration: leads cross-functional teams and external partners with clear, firm communication.

Commercial negotiation: proven record of closing contractor, vendor and partner deals on favourable terms; strong cost estimation and budget control.

Agreements and bonds: sound knowledge of contracts, work orders.

Liaisoning: hands-on experience obtaining statutory approvals and licences in Tamil Nadu or other Indian states, with established government contacts preferred.

Reporting: clear MIS, progress and cost reporting to senior management.

Languages: fluent English and Tamil; Hindi or other regional languages an advantage.

Qualifications and experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Construction/Project Management. An MBA or PG in Project Management is an advantage.

Experience: minimum 10 years in project management, including at least 5 years leading projects end to end.

Preferred background: amusement parks, theme parks, hospitality, retail/mall fit-outs, real estate or large commercial construction.

Certifications (preferred): PMO (Project Management Office) and PMC (Project Management Consultancy) certification or equivalent experience; Willing to travel to project sites across India as new locations open.

Key performance indicators

Projects delivered on schedule and within approved budget.

Cost savings achieved through negotiation and tendering.

All statutory approvals and licences in place before opening, with zero lapses.

Bank guarantees and bonds tracked with no missed renewals or releases.

Safety and quality compliance at every site, with no major incidents.