Head - Project Planning & Control

Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Execution:
Lead the development and implementation of strategic planning and control frameworks for multiple large projects, ensuring resource efficiency and risk mitigation.

Provides strategic leadership governance and oversight to the project management function.

Align project milestones with organizational goals, managing cost control and quality assurance.

Oversee the internal budgeting process, optimizing resource allocation to meet both timeline and financial benchmarks.

Provide inputs on project phasing to the master planning team.

Schedule Management
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Projects), ensuring coordination across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction phases.

Monitor critical paths and project milestones, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to maintain on-schedule progress.

Control Management And Oversight
Oversee change management processes, ensuring smooth execution of change requests while minimizing impacts on schedule and costs.

Monitor project progress, develop SOPs, identify deviations, and engage site and HO teams to ensure corrective actions are taken for on-time project delivery.

Work closely with Finance, CPAG and Site Construction Team to ensure alignment with project objectives and outcomes, incorporating best practices and compliance.

Project Portfolio Management
Develop and implement robust project portfolio management processes, including project prioritization, evaluation, and alignment with organizational goals.

Ensure projects are delivered in line with established priorities and objectives.

Stakeholder Management
Foster cross-functional collaboration between Techno-Commercial, Design, Contractors, CPAG and Operations teams.

Engage with external stakeholders, including the statutory authorities, and other businesses (like AWL) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and project objectives.

Financial Oversight
Provide strategic oversight of project financials, ensuring alignment with capital expenditure (CAPEX) targets and long-term financial planning.

Develop and enforce cost control frameworks to ensure project expenditures remain within budget.

Monitor cost performance against project financial benchmarks and initiate corrective actions to mitigate cost overruns.

Performance Monitoring And Reporting
Develop and track key performance indicators to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and budgetary compliance effectively.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, aiding in strategic decision-making.

Evaluate project performance metrics periodically, optimizing resource allocation and improving project outcomes as needed.

Establish SOPs for the PPC department to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

Integrate and manage multiple EPC schedules from consultants, vendors, and equipment suppliers.

Risk Management
Develop and implement risk management strategies to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Establish comprehensive KPIs and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in financial performance, project progress, and risk management.

Team Leadership And Development
Establish a project management team focusing on PPC deliverables, internal initiatives and multiple Projects.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project planning and control team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Promote a values-driven team culture focused on excellence, timely delivery, and client satisfaction.

Digital Mindset
Lead the integration of advanced digital tools and technologies (e.g., Building Information Modelling (BIM), AI-driven project management platforms, Power BI) into the project planning and control processes to enhance data accuracy, predictive analytics, and decision-making capabilities.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (B.E/B.Tech).

Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).

Post-graduate degree in Project Planning/Management (NICMAR or equivalent) preferred.

Work Experience
20+ years of comprehensive experience in Project Planning & Control, with at least 10 years in a leadership role managing large-scale construction projects.

Prior experience in Solar Manufacturing Field, Semi Conductor, Petrochemicals projects is highly preferred.