Lead - Project Manager

Position:
Lead - Project Manager

Location:
Bangalore

Experience:
8–15 Years

About Us
At EMO Energy, we're a fast-moving deep-tech startup revolutionizing the electric mobility space. We are building a complete end-to-end EV technology stack from high-performance battery systems to intelligent control electronics powering the next generation of electric vehicles. We thrive on innovation, speed, and real-world impact, building products from the ground up. If you want to build, scale, and own products that change how the world moves, this is your stage.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead - Project Manager to plan, manage, and deliver multiple cross-functional projects across technical and software domains. The role involves establishing strong project management practices, aligning execution with business objectives, and ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a balance of technical understanding, leadership ability, and strategic thinking to guide teams through all stages of project delivery.

What You Will Do

• Lead, organize, and manage multiple concurrent projects from planning to delivery across engineering and software teams.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestones with measurable KPIs and success criteria.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams in design, development, production, testing, and digital functions to ensure seamless project execution.
• Track progress, manage dependencies, and communicate regular updates on project health, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Identify and address project risks proactively, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Drive process standardization, documentation, and reporting to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
• Support engineering and operations in product design, validation, and transition to production.
• Promote agile and structured project management methodologies to improve adaptability and delivery efficiency.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure financial accountability.
• Act as a central point of communication between internal stakeholders, leadership, and external partners.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project teams.
• Ensure adherence to company safety, quality, and compliance standards.

What We're Looking For

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline and 8 plus years in one or a combination of the following disciplines - Project Management, Project Engineering, and Customer Support.
• 8–15 years of experience managing multidisciplinary projects in a fast-growing, technology-oriented or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering and software project life cycles from design and R&D to testing and production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to deliver to customers' expectations.
• Proven expertise in planning, scheduling, resource management, and risk control.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Asana, SAP, or Primavera.
• PMP or Agile certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Proactive, organized, and results-oriented leader with strong problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Lead impactful projects that shape the company's growth and technology direction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, production, and digital functions.
• Be part of an innovation-driven organization focused on clean technology and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to define and build scalable project management practices.
• Work in a culture that values ownership, creativity, and excellence.

Skills: project planning & execution,pmp,agile methodology,project lifecycles management,resource allocation,budget allocation,ms project,risk & resource management