Manager – Business Transformation

Location: Kolkata (Group HQ) & UAE (Project Sites) Reporting To: Managing Director Position: 3 About the Group A diversified industrial conglomerate with strong footprints in Cement, Specialised Alumina Materials, the Group is embarking on a large-scale Operational and Digital Transformation journey across India and the Middle East. To institutionalize excellence, the Group is setting up an Internal Transformation & Consulting Office — a high-impact team of IIT/IIM professionals driving business re-engineering, project delivery, and performance improvement across group companies. Role Overview This is not a desk job — it’s a mission-critical execution role. You will act as an internal consultant, project manager, and transformation leader — diagnosing inefficiencies, implementing improvement programs, and ensuring that every strategic initiative translates into measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Transformation & Consulting - Work closely with Consulting Agency to design & implement best practices - Design and implement operational excellence programs (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, OEE improvement, etc.). - Build performance governance frameworks – KPIs, dashboards, stage-gate reviews, and accountability systems. - Partner with HR & leadership teams to drive cultural change and organizational alignment. - Lead digital enablement initiatives – ERP integration, data visibility dashboards, and analytics-driven decisions. Project Management - Manage end-to-end project lifecycle – scoping, planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and closure. - Establish and run Project Management Office (PMO) systems with clear milestones, risk registers, and change controls. - Coordinate multi-location teams (India & UAE) to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of transformation and capex projects. - Prepare executive dashboards and Board-level reviews on project health, risks, and performance impact. - Drive cross-functional governance reviews to ensure decisions convert into results on ground. Qualifications & Experience - Education: B.Tech/B.E. from IIT or equivalent + MBA from IIM/ISB or other top-tier B-school. - Experience: 4+ years overall, including: - 3 years in management consulting (Mandatory). - Experience in project management or large-scale implementation (PMP/PRINCE2 certification preferred). - Exposure to manufacturing or heavy industries (cement, metals, alumina, or process industries). - Experience in multi-country project execution (especially Middle East) will be an advantage. Key Skills - Project Planning & Execution - Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Lean / Six Sigma / TPM Implementation - PMO Systems & Governance Frameworks - Financial Modeling & ROI Tracking - Digital Transformation & ERP Systems - KPI & Dashboard Design - Cross-functional Leadership Personality Traits - Analytical and structured thinker - Execution-oriented, thrives on problem-solving in complex environments - Excellent communicator with Board-level presence - Self-starter comfortable working across India & UAE - Ability to influence without authority and lead through collaboration What We Offer - Opportunity to build the internal consulting & PMO function from the ground up - Exposure across strategy, operations, and execution — from boardroom to shop floor - High visibility with CXOs and business heads - Global exposure (India & UAE) and fast-track leadership growth - Competitive compensation