Project Manager

Project Planning & Execution :

• Validate and accept Purchase Orders (PO) by reviewing terms, GST, scope, Installation & Commissioning and delivery timelines.
• Conduct internal and external Project Kick-off meetings; prepare and circulate Minutes of Meetings (MOM).
• Develop and maintain Project Gantt Charts to share with customers and internal teams for progress tracking.
• Manage the "MDS" (Master Data Sheet) and "SOA" (Service Oriented Architecture) creation as per order scope.
• Define internal timelines and ensure follow-up on design, layout approvals, and sample validations.

Customer Communication & Coordination

• Act as the central point of contact for customers regarding design samples, balance payments, layout confirmations, project status till SAT.
• Facilitate customer introductions and ensure formal PO acknowledgment.
• Coordinate pre-installation activities, including handover of Layouts, User Required Specifications (URS) and FAT reports to the customer and service teams.
• Manage payment follow-ups (Balance) as per the agreed PO terms.

Manufacturing and Quality

• Monitor machine progress through regular follow-ups with the Production and Design departments.
• Oversee Internal Inspection (PDI) and ensure the closure of punch points after FAT.
• Lead the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) process and obtain formal machine acceptance from the customer.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores for critical part availability and reconciliation.
• Ensure the supply of documents (Schematics, Manuals and Spare Parts).

Logistics & Commissioning

• Manage the machine handover to Logistics, including providing measurements for packing and freight approvals.
• Oversee the dispatch process, ensuring all documentation (Invoice, Packing List, LR) is shared with the customer.
• Facilitate the transition to the Service department for Installation & Commissioning.
• Follow up on I&C reports and ensure post-installation requirements like Advance Bank Guarantee (ABG) & Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) are met for final payment release.

Continuous Improvement

• Prepare Project Learning reports to document challenges and successes for future process optimization.
• Ensure all project documentation is archived and accessible for service and spare parts support.

Preferred candidate profile

7-10 years of experience in Project Management, specifically within the Primary Packaging, Liquid Filling, or specialized machinery industry.

• Proficiency in Excel, and Gantt Chart tools. Knowledge of MS Project will be an added advantage
• Strong technical understanding of machine manufacturing cycles.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.