Manager- Projects

Role Overview

The Manager – Projects will lead and oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple engineering projects within the organization. This role is responsible for coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. The Manager – Projects will monitor progress, mitigate risks, manage resources efficiently, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards while driving continuous improvement in project execution.

Key focus areas include project planning, scheduling, cost control, resource management, stakeholder communication, and post-project analysis to achieve organizational objectives and client satisfaction.

Roles and Responsibilities

·      Project Planning: Prepare monthly production plans and 3-month rolling plans for upcoming projects. ·      End-to-End Project Management: Handle projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards. ·      Resource & Budget Management: Allocate manpower, materials, and resources efficiently; monitor project budgets and costs. ·      Material Management: Ensure availability of all required materials in line with production schedules. ·      Daily Production Reporting: Compile and share Daily Production Reports (DPR) for all shifts. ·      Weekly Productivity Analysis: Review weekly production versus plan and provide insights or recommendations. ·      Dispatch Planning: Develop monthly dispatch plans and break them into weekly schedules for timely delivery. ·      Customer Coordination: Act as the single point of contact for customers, ensuring smooth communication and timely updates. ·      Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain timelines. ·      Project Closure: Prepare detailed project closure reports and ensure proper sign-off upon project completion. ·      Record Maintenance: Maintain DPRs, inventory records, and invoicing accurately. ·      Ad Hoc Tasks: ·      Assign proxies for absent staff. ·      Report departmental activities and issues to superiors. ·      Undertake any tasks assigned by top management to achieve organizational goals. ·      Communication and Relationships: ·      Internal: Coordinate with Planning, Production, Stores, and HR teams. ·      External: Coordinate with vendors and transport partners for material supply and dispatch.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical)
• Postgraduate degree or MBA (Project Management/Operations) is a plus
• Project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Budgeting, cost control, and resource management
• Team leadership and coordination
• Client and stakeholder communication
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Knowledge of engineering processes and quality standards
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office