Project Planning Head

Job Description

We are Hiring a Project Planning Head for a leading Aerospace/Defence Brand Job Location : Mumbai Education: Diploma / B.E / B.Tech - Mechanical/Production Candidates only from Aerospace/Defence Industry Are Eligible Job Description: 1. Project Planning & Execution Develop and implement robust project planning strategies to ensure timely execution of Aerospace projects. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business and customer expectations. Utilize advanced project planning tools (Primavera, MS Project, etc.) to track project progress. Drive risk assessment and mitigation planning to minimize disruptions in project execution. Guide and mentor Project Managers for all projects under NPD and productionized parts to ensure timely completion and dispatch as per customer schedule dates. Evaluating the critical and bottleneck activities / resources and take necessary proactive actions to de-bottleneck the same. Regular interaction with customers for projects review (New Product development & productionized). Working capital management. Controlling RM (Raw Material), WIP (Work in Progress) & FG (Finished Goods) stock. Control over shop release. Raw material management. Guide Planners for RM BOI (Bought out items) ordering at right time, ensuring enough stock based on schedule. 2. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, special process, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution. Act as a bridge between senior management, clients, and internal teams to align on project priorities. Conduct regular project review meetings and provide updates to leadership on progress, risks, and corrective actions. Lead team during SPA (Supplier Performance Assessment) and PRA (Production Readiness Assessment) assessments done by customers. Monitor OTD (On Time Delivery) performance and customer ratings. Present to top management. Weekly dispatch status review and Daily interaction and progress review with planners and troubleshooting. 3. Resource & Budget Management Optimize resource allocation, ensuring efficient utilization of manpower and technology. Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability, implementing corrective measures when required. Lead cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Review and analyze income statement for inventory and guide and monitor planning team for better control. Review and analyze planned progress v/s actual progress and taking necessary actions in case of slippage and keep top management informed. 4. Adherence to Compliance Ensure adherence to systems and documentation as per AS9100, EMS, OHSAS & ISMS and customer-specific requirements. Driving Safety Culture and ensure safety guidelines are followed. Lead the process improvements and best practices in project planning and execution. Implement continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced project efficiency. Valuing the information received & effort spent in creating every piece of information. Ensuring the right information is accessed by right individuals. Ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information. Responsible to control usage of energy sources for Environmental protection and Energy Security for sustainable growth. 5. Organisational Imperatives Drive Excellence through improvements initiatives such as Kaizen, TPM, TOC, PMO, Cross functional projects and Business Excellence etc. for overall development of teams. Follow Values, Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and Safety practices in all work operations. Gain understanding through policies, training and ensure all team members are aware and practice the same. Development and retention of talent / teams through coaching and feedback on Strengths and AODs for enhancing their competencies in technical and leadership areas. Behavioral Competencies Required: Think Strategically Drive Future Readiness Deliver Results Build Stakeholder Relationship Functional/Technical Competencies Required: Knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent planning tools Expertise in project planning, scheduling, and execution