Sr. Manager

2. Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and commissioning of strategic business projects.
• Develop project roadmaps, scope documents, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive cross-functional coordination with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, quality, operations, and external agencies.
• Monitor project milestones, identify execution bottlenecks, and ensure timely project delivery.
• Present project progress, risks, costs, and key decisions to senior management.

• Lead the planning and execution of greenfield manufacturing plants, production facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee electrical systems, power distribution, substations, HVAC, ELV, utilities, and plant infrastructure development.
• Coordinate engineering design, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and production readiness.
• Manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and equipment suppliers to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure adherence to applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements, quality, and EHS guidelines.

• Drive infrastructure development for electric vehicle manufacturing, including electric commercial vehicles and other EV platforms.
• Lead project implementation for lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facilities and associated utilities.
• Plan and develop EV charging infrastructure and battery-swapping facilities for commercial mobility applications.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, technology, supply chain, quality, and operations teams for smooth project implementation.
• Support the establishment of training centres and technical capability-development infrastructure.

• Prepare capital expenditure estimates, project budgets, feasibility assessments, and techno-commercial evaluations.
• Evaluate technical proposals, compare alternatives, and support vendor selection and commercial negotiations.
• Drive value engineering, cost reduction, and resource optimization initiatives.
• Track project expenditure against approved budgets and identify corrective actions for cost overruns.
• Evaluate project ROI, payback periods, and lifecycle operating costs.

• Develop and implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across manufacturing facilities.
• Lead rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects, renewable energy integration, and energy optimization programs.
• Evaluate power procurement, renewable energy wheeling, and hybrid energy solutions.
• Implement initiatives for power factor improvement, energy monitoring, lighting management, and reduction of operating expenditure.
• Support organizational sustainability objectives and carbon footprint reduction.

• Establish project governance mechanisms, reporting dashboards, review meetings, and escalation processes.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, timelines, resources, and change requests.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure project documentation, commissioning records, handover procedures, and operational readiness.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined project execution.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project completion within approved timelines and budgets.
• Capital expenditure adherence and cost savings achieved.
• Timely commissioning and operational readiness of manufacturing facilities.
• Compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and EHS requirements.
• Improvement in energy efficiency and reduction in operating expenditure.
• Successful implementation of EV and battery manufacturing infrastructure.
• Effective vendor performance and resource utilization.
• Achievement of project ROI and other approved business objectives.

4. Required Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10–14 years of relevant experience in project management, strategic expansion, plant engineering, manufacturing infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience in greenfield and brownfield projects, including planning, execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Exposure to EV manufacturing, battery pack manufacturing, automotive infrastructure, or industrial manufacturing projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, industrial utilities, HVAC, ELV, and renewable energy solutions.
• Experience in capital expenditure management, budgeting, techno-commercial evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, vendors, contractors, and multiple projects simultaneously.

5. Desired Skills & Competencies

• Project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Strategic thinking and business planning.
• Budgeting, financial analysis, and cost control.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership.
• Risk assessment and problem-solving.
• Vendor development and contract management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence.