Chief Projects Officer – Mining Industry

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India); India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

M.M.Enterprises is urgently hiring a Chief Projects Officer to lead large-scale mining projects across India. You will manage project execution strategies and ensure compliance with all regulations. The ideal candidate must have over 20 years of experience in mining project management with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering.

This role requires excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, along with a strong background in mining operations and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in mining project management and operations.
• Proven experience handling large mining infrastructure and expansion projects.
• Strong understanding of open cast/underground mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of mining projects including planning and development.
• Drive project execution strategies to ensure completion within timelines.
• Manage EPC contractors, consultants, and cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Urgent Hiring: Chief Projects Officer – Mining Industry

Location: India

Experience Required: 20+ Years

A leading organization in the Mining Industry is looking for a highly experienced Chief Projects Officer to lead and manage large-scale mining and infrastructure projects across India.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of mining projects including planning, development, construction, commissioning, and operations
• Drive project execution strategies to ensure completion within timelines and budget
• Manage EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional project teams
• Oversee mine infrastructure development including crushing plants, beneficiation plants, conveyor systems, roads, utilities, and related facilities
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, environmental standards, statutory approvals, and HSE requirements
• Monitor project risk, productivity, cost control, and operational performance
• Coordinate with government authorities, stakeholders, and senior management for project approvals and execution
• Develop project schedules, resource planning, procurement strategies, and reporting systems
• Lead technical evaluation, feasibility studies, and project optimization initiatives
• Build and mentor high-performing project and engineering teams

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• 20+ years of experience in mining project management and operations
• Proven experience handling large mining infrastructure and expansion projects
• Strong understanding of open cast/underground mining operations, project execution, and mine development
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, planning, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial, contractual, and operational understanding
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously

Industry Preference

Mining, Metals, Mineral Processing, Infrastructure, Heavy Engineering