Lead - Project Management (18/09/2025)

Were active members of the communities we serve Thats why at Stantec we always design with community in mind We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess plus creativity determination and a drive to do the extraordinary The Stantec community unites approximately 22 000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life Our work as architects engineers and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success So when we take on a project we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work Redefine your personal best Join us Stantecs PM team in Pune specializes in PM PCS PMA and Document Control STANTEC thrives on teamwork open dialogue and commitment to our clients success We value honesty hard work inclusion diversity and responsibility Primary Purpose of Job This role is Co- Lead role working closely with Lead Project Management having similar job responsibilities as defined below Contribute to STANTECs business goals by providing technical expertise and leadership on projects programs as per Strategic growth plan for PM Act as and or support the Project Manager as required Grow the team in Pune through innovation and proactive initiatives and develop the Pune PM team as a centre of excellence to support our business globally Assist the Senior Leadership in Pune in matters such as resource management engineering process development and forward-looking plans The Pune PM Lead will be accountable for the project management staff management mentoring training overall performance and technical delivery for the team working closely with counterparts globally as required PM Lead is also expected to be an ambassador for the PM group meet project client expectations and promote a continually improving perception of the teams to our customers for technical delivery It is senior level position assigned for managing portfolios and large projects which includes Scheduling Cost and Change control mentoring and review of work being delivered by Project controllers and Project management assistants This position primarily focused on supporting the project managers project leads and other team members in the areas of scheduling costing and concepts related to the industry technology project management and earned value management Under minimum supervision perform routine project control assignments In addition perform duties as when assigned Key Accountabilities - Responsible for leading guiding monitoring growth of PM team - Responsible for major projects big portfolios Helping the team development Active participation in Increasing team success Identify Challenges in Team Growth Plan Training needs for the team - Develop maintain and analyze integrated CPM schedules for major programs and a portfolio of projects - Review schedule progress and productivity of resources monitor and verify monthly costs and earned value and conduct change order management and control - Develop manage and monitor program and project specific budgets cash flow projections and forecasts - Evaluate and update data regarding cost status resource requirements and productivity variance reports - Develop and prepare monthly project progress reports - Develop concise progress summary reports - Develop and prepare any specific reporting requirement of Project Managers- Interface directly with Project Managers in order to review project plans budgets status reports and deliverables Ensure that work products meet standards as defined by Stantec - Willingness to learn and adapt new tools and system processes - Project design management and co-ordination with project teams - Willingness to work late evening or early morning hours to enable collaboration with project managers located throughout the globe - Ensure delivery of work done by team is in accordance with to technical quality standards timescales and budget - Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent project performance - Complete all work in line with STANTEC Core Values and in accordance with the STANTEC Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures - Other duties as requested from time to time by the Engineering Director - B Tech B E Civil Construction Mechanical - Post-Graduation in Construction Management PMP Certification would be mandatory - 20 years of professional experience - Experience in leading PM team PCS expertise in project controls scheduling cost engineering and cost control pertaining to engineering and construction activities will be an added advantage - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required This is a very essential requirement to maintain seamless collaboration with project managers - Knowledge of Primavera P6 - Demonstrated experience of earlier project design management and co-ordination with project team - Demonstrated competence in MS Office applications - Knowledge of Power BI Project risk management will be preferred - High level of project management i e have the skills necessary to manage a program or project includes managing relationship with project associates and project tasks budgets scope and risk etc - Expert level of client service management i e able to interface with internal clients and to build and maintain lasting positive relationships with our Clients - High levels of decision making i e able to make quality business decisions as well as to identify assess evaluate and solve problems Travel to various regions as required other job demands - Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work in a highly matrixed environment - Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff technical specialist and Discipline leads across globe - A Can Do attitude with a strong delivery focus especially in the area of enhanced processes for increasing efficiency - Excellent understanding of quality principles and the application of Quality Management Systems - A sound knowledge of the development of delivery processes in particular the ability to understand methods of performance evaluation and improvement implementation