Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Product Development (NPD)

• Track and report NPD project progress to management on a regular basis.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to ensure milestone achievement.

• Highlight risks, delays, and resource needs proactively.

• Support validation, trial runs, and readiness for production launch.

2. Infrastructure / Civil / Business Expansion Projects

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of infrastructure, civil, and business expansion projects.

• Develop project timelines, budgets, specifications, and resource plans.

• Coordinate with contractors, architects, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely project completion.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company specifications.

• Conduct periodic site reviews, manage project documentation, and provide progress updates to management.

3. Facility Improvements

• Identify facility improvement needs related to safety, productivity, and efficiency.

• Drive execution and follow-up of improvement projects through internal teams and external service providers.

• Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations during implementation.

4. Industrial Engineering s Special Assignments

• Support productivity improvement initiatives such as line balancing, layout optimization, and time C motion studies.

• Work on cost reduction, process optimization, and capacity enhancement projects.

• Execute special technical or strategic assignments as directed by management.

• Prepare analytical reports and provide data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications:

• BE / B.Tech in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

• MBA in Operations, Project Management, or General Management is an added advantage.

• 512 years of relevant experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, or Process Industries.

• Strong techno-commercial background with experience handling CAPEX projects, vendor negotiations, and budgeting.

• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

• Knowledge of industrial engineering methods and lean tools preferred.