project manager – projects

About BGR-Global

Blue Genes Research (BGR) is a
20-year-old, expert-led, research-driven global boutique
in
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.

We partner with founders and CEOs across
India, the Middle East, and 40+ countries
through our global networks —
NPAworldwide
and
IXPA Global Interim
.

Known for our
precision, process, and speed
, BGR delivers leadership hiring through our proprietary
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and the
CXO72 program
for on-demand CXO deployment.

About the Company

Our client is a
globally reputed multinational organization
engaged in the
manufacturing of seamless tubes and pipes
, serving critical sectors such as
energy, aerospace, and engineering
.

The company is focused on
technology-led industrial excellence
, with major ongoing initiatives in
greenfield and brownfield expansions
to strengthen its India operations.

This position will play a
key leadership role
in executing these expansion projects and driving lean manufacturing excellence.

About the Role

An experienced
Projects Head / Project Manager
is required to lead and coordinate the setup of a
new greenfield industrial plant
,
brownfield upgradation
, and
industrialization of tubular products
.

This role will act as a bridge between the
plant (business unit)
and the
customer/sales team
, ensuring seamless project execution, milestone tracking, and adherence to industry compliance standards.

The position requires
prior experience as a Plant Head
(preferably in an aerospace company) and a
strong background in greenfield project execution
.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure projects are executed within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

• Act as the key point of contact between internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and update stakeholders on project status.
• Address and resolve project-related issues proactively.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace industry regulations and quality standards.

Lean Manufacturing

• Lead global initiatives and implement cost optimisation and quality improvement programs.
• Lead and implement productivity improvement programs.
• Identify and implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) projects.
• Drive OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Prepare project reports, documentation, and presentations for management.

Engineering & Plant Maintenance

• Lead strategies for best-in-class plant maintenance practices.
• Implement maintenance ERP and spares management systems.
• Conduct health and safety audits of equipment.

Product Qualification & Regulatory Approvals

• Oversee industrialization of investments, including planning of trial production and handover to the production unit.
• Plan tooling, consumables, and spares for successful industrialization.

Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in
  Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  .
• Prior experience in setting up a manufacturing plant or handling greenfield projects.

Experience

• Minimum
  15 years of experience
  in
  Project Management, Engineering, or Manufacturing
  .
• Minimum
  5–7 years of experience
  in a
  senior plant leadership role
  (GM/Director level).
• Strong exposure to seamless tubes & pipes manufacturing
  is mandatory.
• Proven experience in managing teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management skills (PMP/PRINCE2 certification preferred).
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing project execution.
• Excellent stakeholder and cross-functional team coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality and compliance standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, or other project management tools.

Location

Pune, India