PolyCycl | Project Management Lead / Manager

Role Overview:

The Project Management Lead / Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of industrial and engineering projects, from pre-project planning and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up. The role requires strong mechanical engineering expertise, project execution discipline, vendor and contractor management, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-moving R&D and industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage multiple projects from concept through commissioning and start-up.

- Develop project plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, resources, milestones and deliverables.

- Monitor project progress, KPIs, schedules and costs, and take corrective actions to maintain project targets.

- Manage client relationships, project communication, meetings, reporting and stakeholder coordination.

- Support and review pre-project planning, FEED, basic engineering and detailed engineering activities.

- Review and validate mechanical designs, equipment sizing and selection, engineering deliverables and technical approvals.

- Contribute to equipment engineering, mechanical design optimization and fabrication management.

- Drive procurement and sourcing activities, including vendor development, engagement, negotiation and scope finalization.

- Finalize and manage contractors for project construction and execution.

- Lead design reviews, HAZOPs, technical discussions and approval processes.

- Coordinate with statutory bodies for project approvals and clearances and support timely closure of requirements.

- Review, improve and maintain project protocols, technical documents and technology-related documentation.

- Prepare MIS reports and present project status, risks, progress and key decisions to senior management.

Required Technical & Professional Skills:

- Project Management: End-to-end project planning and execution; scope, schedule, budget, resource planning, KPI tracking and risk management.

- Mechanical Engineering: Strong understanding of mechanical design, equipment engineering, equipment sizing/selection, fabrication and applicable codes/standards.

- Engineering & Project Lifecycle: Experience across FEED, basic and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.

- Vendor & Contractor Management: Vendor development, technical/commercial engagement, negotiation, procurement coordination and contractor finalization.

- Process Safety & Technical Reviews: Experience with HAZOPs, technical discussions, design reviews, approvals and process safety management.

- Documentation & Reporting: Strong technical documentation, MIS reporting, project protocols and senior-management presentations.

- Project Execution Tools: Exposure to Jira, Zoho Projects, MS Project or equivalent project execution tools; familiarity with AVEVA E3D, Intergraph SmartPlant 3D or similar engineering platforms.

- Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate and guide small multidisciplinary teams with clear goals, accountability and execution focus.

- Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess risks, analyze data, make sound decisions and align project execution with broader business objectives.

Candidate Profile:

- 15-25 years of relevant experience in project management and industrial/engineering project execution.

- B.Tech / BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

- Strong preference for candidates from Oil & Gas, Petrochemical & Polymers, Chemicals or Industrial Manufacturing environments.

- Demonstrated experience taking projects from planning and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.

- Strong ownership, execution orientation, problem-solving ability and stakeholder-management skills.

Culture & Working Environment:

PolyCycl values people who are excited to work across disciplines and functions in pursuit of its mission to transform the plastic economy. The ideal candidate is adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and willing to embrace new learning and challenges.

- Can-do attitude with a positive bias toward action and execution.

- Comfort working in smaller teams with a do-more-with-less mindset.

- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with technical and business leadership.

- Calculated risk-taking, practical problem solving and strong ownership.

- Passion for environmental impact, industrial innovation and creating meaningful change.

Why PolyCycl:

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of industrial engineering, advanced recycling technology and sustainability. The successful candidate will contribute directly to scaling and executing technology-led projects aimed at enabling a plastic-to-plastic circular economy.

Location & Work Model:

PolyCycl R&D Centre, Kalka, near Chandigarh | Work Model: Full-time, onsite