Chief Project Officer - Metro

Adani; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani is seeking a senior financial and strategic leader in Mumbai to drive profitability, ROI, and sustainable growth across construction and infrastructure projects. The role requires close collaboration with the business development and project teams to ensure alignment with long-term objectives.

The candidate will own financial performance, establish governance practices, and lead risk mitigation while fostering a performance-driven culture and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of work experience in construction and infrastructure leadership roles.
• Experience leading financial strategy, profitability, cost control and ROI maximization.
• Strong stakeholder management with internal and external partners.
• Proven ability to drive growth through client relationships and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s financial strategy to ensure profitability and sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with BD to drive growth and align projects with business objectives.
• Own financial performance and align projects with long-term strategic goals.
• Oversee project execution, risk management, and governance to ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage stakeholder and client relationships, representing the company in forums and with regulators.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

• Lead the organization’s financial strategy by ensuring profitability and sustainable growth through effective revenue optimization, cost reduction, and maximization of return on investment.
• Collaborate with the business development team to drive growth by leveraging strong client relationships and ensuring that project execution aligns with business expansion objectives.
• Take full ownership of the business’s financial performance, aligning projects with long-term strategic goals to ensure sustained profitability.

2. Project Management and Operational Excellence:

• Oversee project teams to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Proactively identify project challenges and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Establish and maintain risk mitigation strategies, implementing controls to effectively manage potential threats to project success.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and industry standards, implementing governance practices that safeguard the organization’s ethical standards and integrity.

3. Team Management and Development:

• Develop and implement strategies that build a strong, agile organization capable of delivering on business targets.
• Focus on leadership development, talent retention, and succession planning to foster a strong internal talent pipeline.
• Cultivate a performance-driven culture, ensuring accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence across all teams.
• Promote an engaged and empowered workforce by providing necessary resources, recognizing contributions, and fostering open communication across all organizational levels.

4. Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary liaison with clients, ensuring their needs are met, and that projects exceed expectations to foster long-term client relationships.
• Strengthen relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry partners, representing the company in various forums.
• Advocate for favorable policies and regulations to support business development and industry growth while positioning the company as a key player in the market.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• CEO
• BD Team
• Site Project Teams
• Design and Engineering team
• Techno-commercial team
• Contracts and Commercial
• Safety team
• Quality team
• Finance Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Client
• Regulatory Bodies
• Contractors
• Design Consultant

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

Work Experience (Range of years):

25+ years

Preferred Industry: Construction and Infrastructure Development

Job Info

• Job Identification 58693
• Job Category Construction & Property Development Project Management
• Posting Date 09/21/2026, 10:52 AM
• Apply Before 11/30/2026, 10:52 AM
• Job Schedule Full time