Assistant Manager - PMO

Bondada; Gujarat; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bondada is seeking an Assistant Manager – PMO for their Solar EPC Business Unit in Gujarat, India. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in project planning, coordination, and governance for multiple solar projects. Key responsibilities include tracking project schedules, ensuring adherence to quality guidelines, and facilitating cross-functional communication. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, along with familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project and Primavera. Strong communication skills are essential for successful stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of solar project workflows is essential.
• Familiarity with project management tools and ERP systems is important.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and coordination for Solar EPC projects.
• Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Monitoring

Document management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, EEE)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – PMO for our Solar EPC Business Unit. The ideal candidate will support project planning, coordination, monitoring, and governance across multiple utility-scale and C&I solar projects. This role will assist in aligning engineering, procurement, site execution, quality, and financial controls to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion. The Assistant Manager will play a critical role in project tracking, documentation, reporting, and cross-functional coordination to support smooth delivery of projects in line with organizational objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Project Coordination & Monitoring

Support day-to-day coordination of ongoing Solar EPC projects across different locations.

Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and risks, ensuring timely escalation of issues.

Prepare and maintain project dashboards, trackers, and reports for internal review.

Ensure all project activities follow established PMO processes and guidelines.

2. Project Planning & Documentation

Assist in developing project execution plans, timelines, and resource planning sheets.

Coordinate with engineering teams for timely release of drawings, designs, and technical documents.

Maintain comprehensive project documentation including BoQs, RFIs, MOMs, baseline schedules, and change requests.

Support digital tools and software used for project planning and monitoring (MS Project, Primavera, ERP, etc.).

Work with the procurement team to track material delivery schedules and vendor performance.

Follow up on purchase orders, delivery timelines, logistics issues, and site material requirements.

Coordinate with quality and engineering teams for FATs, inspection reports, and material approvals.

4. Quality & Compliance Support

Ensure site teams adhere to QA/QC guidelines and technical specifications.

Track closure of NCRs, punch lists, inspection comments, and quality deviations.

Assist in compliance with DISCOM, CEA, MNRE, and state regulatory documentation requirements.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

Facilitate communication between Sales/BD, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, and SCM teams.

Support sales/BD in technical handover, project initiation activities, and client coordination.

Coordinate with finance for project billing, cost tracking, cash flow projections, and documentation.

Support contract and legal functions for drafting, reviewing, and monitoring contract compliance.

6. Resource & Inventory Monitoring

Track manpower deployment, contractor mobilization, and equipment utilization at project sites.

Monitor site inventory levels for modules, MMS, cables, and BOS materials to avoid shortages.

Coordinate with logistics for material dispatch and on-site storage planning.

Assist in monitoring project budgets, expenditure, and cost deviations.

Maintain cost trackers, cash flow charts, and vendor billing statements.

Support identification of cost‑saving opportunities and resource optimization.

8. Execution Support & Site Coordination

Collaborate with site teams for timely execution of civil, mechanical, and electrical activities.

Track daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports.

Support site readiness for inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.

9. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Support

Ensure site teams follow HSE procedures, safety guidelines, and audit recommendations.

Track incident reports, safety observations, and corrective actions.

Promote a safety‑first culture in all project‑related activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, EEE) or equivalent.

Strong understanding of solar project workflows – engineering, procurement, logistics, and construction.

Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and ERP systems.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills.