Chakr Innovation - Head - Project Management

About the Role:

The PM Head will be responsible for end-to-end Project handling, including process development, implementation of industry best practices, customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in core project management tools, stakeholder management, risk management, and leadership, preferably in the cleantech or manufacturing domain.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule, aligning project timelines with contractual obligations and organizational capacity.

- Own the project P&L, including budget control, variance analysis, change order management, and ensuring positive cash flow for all projects.

- Proactively identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks (technical, financial, contractual).

- Manage all client and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and managing claims/disputes.

- Serve as the main point of contact for external clients, financing parties, and regulatory bodies.

- Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to senior management.

- Establish and enforce Project Management Office (PMO) standards, methodologies, and tools (e. , Primavera P6, MS Project) across the project lifecycle.

- Lead and mentor the Project Managers and Project Control teams, fostering a culture of accountability - and results-orientation.

- Develop and implement effective communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless information flow and alignment across all levels.

- Solely responsible for end-to-end execution of Pan-India projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

- Managing high-value individual projects ranging from - 10-20 Crore independently, demonstrating strong leadership and accountability.

- Contributing significantly to company performance, supporting overall business operations of an organization with - 200+ Crore annual revenue.

- Led project/program reviews with senior leadership, providing comprehensive updates, mitigating risks, and enabling informed decision making.