Associate Director - Capital Projects (PMO)

Cogency Infratech; Thoothukudi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogency Infratech in Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking an Associate Director Capital Projects to lead PMO and consulting engagements across renewables, oil & gas, infrastructure and industrial projects.

You will steer project planning, controls, risk governance, and performance improvement, mentor cross-functional teams, and collaborate with clients to shape execution strategies and digital transformations using Primavera P6, Power BI, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Capital Projects, EPC, Infrastructure Consulting, Project Management or PMO.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects/programs, preferably in Renewables, Solar Cell Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Refining, Power or Industrial Projects.
• Strong expertise in Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk Management and PMO Governance.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, consultants and multiple project stakeholders.
• Experience with Big 4 / Management Consulting / PMC / EPC organizations preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• MBA / PMP / equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Preferred Skills Strong knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP/ERP and Power BI.
• Strong understanding of EPC project execution, contracts, procurement and construction management.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, statutory and regulatory requirements in capital projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work across project sites and travel extensively as required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and team leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO setup, implementation and project governance for large-scale capital projects.
• Drive planning, scheduling, cost management, progress monitoring, risk and change management.
• Establish project controls, KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor EPC contractors, consultants, vendors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on project execution strategy, governance and performance improvement.
• Identify project risks, delays, cost overruns and schedule slippages and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead project reviews, steering committee meetings and executive-level reporting.
• Support clients in improving project delivery processes and controls.

Skills

Project Controls

Planning & Scheduling

Cost Management

Risk Management

PMO Governance

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Business Development

Digital Transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

MBA / PMP / equivalent certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP/ERP

Power BI

Job description

• Industry: Capital Projects, EPC, Infrastructure, Energy & Industrial Projects

Position Summary

• As an Associate Director Capital Projects, you will lead and manage PMO and project management consulting engagements for large-scale capital projects across sectors including Renewables, Solar Cell Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Refining, Power, Infrastructure and Industrial Projects.
• The role involves providing strategic and operational leadership across project planning, project controls, risk management, governance, execution monitoring and performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Project & PMO Leadership Lead PMO setup, implementation and project governance for large-scale capital projects.
• Drive planning, scheduling, cost management, progress monitoring, risk and change management.
• Establish project controls, KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor EPC contractors, consultants, vendors and multiple project stakeholders.
• 2. Client Advisory & Delivery Advise senior client stakeholders on project execution strategy, governance and performance improvement.
• Identify project risks, delays, cost overruns and schedule slippages and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead project reviews, steering committee meetings and executive-level reporting.
• Support clients in improving project delivery processes and controls.
• 3. Digital & Project Controls Drive implementation and optimization of Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, SAP/ERP and other project management systems.
• Develop integrated project schedules, cost dashboards and management information systems.
• Promote digital transformation and data-driven decision-making across capital projects.
• 4. Team Leadership Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising project controls, planning, commercial, risk, engineering and PMO professionals.
• Mentor consultants and project management teams and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate with Partners, Directors and cross-functional consulting teams.
• 5. Business Development Support Partners and Directors in identifying and developing new capital projects opportunities.
• Lead preparation of proposals, RFP responses, presentations and client pitches.
• Build strong relationships with CXOs, Project Directors, EPC leaders and senior client stakeholders.
• 6. Thought Leadership Contribute to industry reports, white papers, case studies and capital project insights.
• Represent the organization at client meetings, industry forums and relevant conferences.

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Capital Projects, EPC, Infrastructure Consulting, Project Management or PMO.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects/programs, preferably in Renewables, Solar Cell Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Refining, Power or Industrial Projects.
• Strong expertise in Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk Management and PMO Governance.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, consultants and multiple project stakeholders.
• Experience with Big 4 / Management Consulting / PMC / EPC organizations preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• MBA / PMP / equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Preferred Skills Strong knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP/ERP and Power BI.
• Strong understanding of EPC project execution, contracts, procurement and construction management.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, statutory and regulatory requirements in capital projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work across project sites and travel extensively as required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and team leadership capabilities.