Project Head - Paper/Chemicals/Manufacturing Firm

At present we are having an opening for PROJECT HEAD for a reputed company into paper and chemicals based out of their plant in MADHYA PRADESH location.

The company is a of a renowned business conglomerate which has had a significant role to play in nation-building for over 200 Yrs in areas of #technology, #automotiveindustry, #homebuilding, #papermills #healthcareindustry & #education. It has a history of 86 Years and standing strong when the average age of S&P 500 companies today is less than 18 years!

Position : Head (Operations)

Base Job Location : Amlai, Madhya Pradesh

Reports to : UNIT HEAD

Job Purpose : As a Project Head, you will be responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, executive, control and completion of the project while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments and goals of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Strategy & Planning

- Lead the Projects organization with responsibility for delivery of projects in line business objectives with a focus on cost, quality and schedule dimensions for project delivery.

- Ensure robust planning, direction, and coordination of activities from concept design to final handover of the project ensuring the project works are within the budgeted time & cost and as per quality standards.

- Management of projects for plant set up, expansion, modernization, installation and commissioning of equipment.

- Managing activities right from the conceptualization stage to the execution; involving finalization of technical specifications, procurement, scheduling, progress monitoring, erection, testing and commissioning, site management, manpower planning & liaising with architects, consultants and contractors.

- Ensuring execution of activities / projects within time & budgetary parameters.

- Reviews client's specifications for adherence to capabilities and with guidance. Provides production alternatives when necessary.

- Creates and updates project scope for complex individual projects.

- Sets out timelines/schedules & presents to the client.

- Status sheets - keep all schedules updated with actual dates for tasks completed.

- Conducts conference calls with clients and attends client facing meetings with Sales/Client Relationship as required. Provides minutes of call/ meeting as a follow-up.

- Confirms all regulatory requirements & processes for all projects; e.g. regulators review cycles. Develops & maintains necessary records & files for efficient operation.

General & Task Management

- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

- Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility

- Ensure resource availability and allocation

- Recommend best practice

- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress

- Manage changes in the project scope, schedule and costs

- Measure project performance

- Report and escalate to management as needed

- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

- Perform risk management to minimize project risks

- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

- Organize meetings, create agenda, take minutes

Essential Educational Qualifications :

- B.Tech/MBA or equivalent experience

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and MS projects are required for this role

Essential Experience :

- Should have 15-20 years of Technical Project Manager experience with gradually increasing responsibilities and a demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, artifacts and tools.

- Paper Industry exposure will be added weightage

Skills & Attributes :

- Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally

- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, customer focused and influencing skills

- Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

- Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities

- Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of failure in terms of business cost, production schedules and customer order fulfilment.

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