Operations Manager - Shipbuilding Programme

Location: Delhi NCR

Experience: 8-12 Years

Reporting To: Programme Lead - Advisory Engagement

Joining Requirement: Immediate Joiners / Candidates who can join on or before the 1st week of October 2026

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of operations for a shipbuilding sector programme. The role is client-facing and involves working alongside a leading professional-services advisory team, shipyard representatives, and industry stakeholders to drive delivery against programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee day-to-day operations across the shipbuilding programme, ensuring alignment with schedules, quality standards, and delivery milestones.

- Coordinate across shipyards, vendors, engineering teams, and supply-chain functions to ensure smooth execution of programme activities.

- Develop and manage operational plans, budgets, resource allocation, and progress tracking.

- Monitor production timelines, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective action plans.

- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and procurement protocols across operations.

- Liaise with stakeholders on operational status, risks, and mitigation measures.

- Oversee documentation, reporting, and performance metrics for the programme.

- Manage and supervise operational teams and vendor personnel to maintain delivery standards.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

- 8-12 years of experience in operations management, ideally in shipbuilding, heavy engineering, marine, ports, or large-scale manufacturing sectors.

- Strong knowledge of production planning, project execution, and operational governance.

- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor ecosystems.

- Working knowledge of procurement, quality, and compliance requirements.

- Proficiency in project management and operations tracking tools.

Preferred Attributes

- Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage complex operations under pressure and against tight schedules.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Fluency in English.

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