Manager - Project

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Job Purpose: The Central Project Planning & Control Lead is responsible for developing and executing mid/short-term project plans that align with the long-term strategy set by the Corporate PRMC Team. This role involves overseeing project budgeting, scheduling, document control, contract analysis, and risk management. The Project Planning & Control Incharge ensures that projects are executed efficiently, within budget, and on time while maintaining stringent control over project documents and stakeholder communication.

Central Project Planning & Control Lead - Mining

Project Planning and Scheduling:

Mid/Short Term Project Execution Plans:

Prepare and implement mid/short-term project execution plans, including civil excavation/foundation plans, material fabrication and dispatch schedules, and site preparation/resource deployment plans.

Align project execution with the long-term plan developed by the Corporate PRMC Team.

Scheduling and Progress Measurement:

Directly responsible for maintaining and updating project schedules in Primavera.

Identify and analyze delays, ensuring corrective actions are taken to keep projects on track.

Budgeting and Financial Control:

Budget Finalization and Monitoring:

Involved in the overall and yearly budget finalization process, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Regularly monitor and analyze all cost components of projects to ensure budgetary compliance.

Cash Flow Analysis and Projections:

Prepare cash flow projections and conduct financial analysis to ensure the availability of funds for project execution.

Align activity-based project costing with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to maintain control over project budgets.

Document Control and Contract Management:

Document Control:

Manage the creation, archival, and distribution of project documents using an IT platform for document control.

Ensure the availability of all project documents with the latest versions on the IT platform (e.g., dmacq).

Contract Analysis and Issue Management:

Analyze project contracts, monitor compliance, and manage issues and escalations as they arise.

Ensure all contract-related documents are up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Risk Management and Project MIS:

Risk Management:

Identify potential risks to project timelines, budget, and quality.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address these challenges proactively.

Project MIS and Reporting:

Coordinate with stakeholders to capture daily and weekly progress, preparing comprehensive project and cluster MIS reports.

Provide accurate and timely updates to senior management, ensuring transparency and accountability in project execution.

Implement and Optimize Digital Solutions:

Digital Dexterity:

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deploy digital tools that align with business objectives.

Ensure the effective utilization of digital platforms to improve team efficiency and productivity.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Project management

Engineering

QA

HR

Operations

Administration

Key Stakeholders - External

EPC contrators

Consutlants

Vendors

Clients

Educational Qualification:

B.E. / B. Tech. (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)

Work Experience (Range of years):

10 to 15 years