Project Lead

Project Lead (SaaS MetalCloud)Location:Kolkata HQ, with frequent pan-India travel Experience:3–5 yearAbout NowPurchase At NowPurchase, we’re on a mission to digitally transform the metal manufacturing industry—one foundry at a time.Our vision is bold: To build a tech-first ecosystem that empowers foundries to procure better, melt smarter, and operate with unmatched efficiency. Our flagship SaaS platformMetalCloudis at the heart of this revolution—bringing real-time visibility, process discipline, AI-driven insights, and production control to an industry that has historically operated on gut-feel and manual processes. We’re not just building software. We’re redefining how an entire industry thinks, works, and grows.Why This Role Exists As MetalCloud expands rapidly—onboarding10+ new projects every year —the need for a strongProject Leadhas become critical. This role is being created to: Manage and implement custom projects with precision and speed with Optimum resource consumption. Align every stakeholder—from Sales to Product to Tech—to a single execution plan Ensure customers realiseactual, measurable valuefrom the solutions we deploy Build a repeatable, scalable project implementation engine Reduce effort, increase efficiency, and deliver a consistent customer experience This role carrieslarge ownership ,high visibility , anddirect impacton the success of every custom project we deploy.What the Role Looks Like As a Project Lead, you become theface of NowPurchasefor customers after the sale closes. You will: Take complete ownership of custom project implementation Work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Tech, and Customer Success Ensure theearliest possible go-livewith efficient resource management Build trust, confidence, and long-term relationships with customers Ensure customers actually use MetalCloud and realise value from itThis is ahands-on role —ideal for someone who thrives in the field, takes ownership, and enjoys solving real industrial problemsJob Summary (TL;DR) We’re looking for a3–5 year experienced B2B Implementation Leader , preferably based in Kolkata, who can takefull ownershipof project success—from kickoff to renewal & so on.Key Responsibilities 1. Project Implementation Execute the implementation of projects across regions (South, West, East, North) Frequently travel for high-value accounts or escalations Ensure customers go live with minimal delays Delivery of project under the given constraints ofo Time,Scope,Cost & Quality 3. Onboarding Strategy & Execution Plan and manage rollout timelines Configure workflows as per customer requirements Ensure seamless coordination between product, tech, and field teams 6. Metrics, Reporting & Performance Tracking Track KPIs (activation time, go live tiem) Share implementation reports with leadership Maintain complete visibility of project progress across regions 8. Relationship Management Build long-standing customer relationships Celebrate wins, ensure satisfaction, and act as a trusted advisorSkills & Experience We’re Looking For Must-Have Excellent verbal & written communication skills Strong organisation, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities with full ownership Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2–3 years of B2B project implementation experience Proven execution capability in distributed/on-site environments with willingness to travel across India Experience in custom project implementation, industrial automation, or digitisation projects Familiarity with CRM/CS tools (Zoho, HubSpot, Gainsight) Attention to detail with ability to work in ambiguity Understanding of business fundamentals Vendor management, purchasing, and negotiation skills Good-to-Have Experience with manufacturing/foundry customers Experience hosting demos, webinars, or check-ins Experience in industrial SaaS/ProjectsOur Hiring Process (Fast & Transparent) Initial HR Conversation Interview with Senior Manager (Projects) Interview with Business Head – MetalCloud Final Round with CEO/CTOCareer Growth Path Project Lead (MetalCloud) → Project Manager(MetalCloud) → Senior Manager(Projects) d) → VP(Projects) -CXOsReady to Join Us? If you’re excited about working at the intersection ofSaaS, manufacturing, project implementation, and customer success —this is where you belong.