Global Projects Manager - India

Hexcel Corporation; Karnataka; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead a flagship greenfield chemical manufacturing facility in India from concept to operational handover. The role requires managing scope, budget, schedule, and governance with executive visibility across global teams and EPC partners.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering major industrial projects, strong regulatory knowledge in India, and expertise in EPC contracting and risk management, with PMP

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management experience in industrial/manufacturing construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of a major greenfield manufacturing project from FEL/FEED through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Own scope, budget, schedule, governance and delivery performance.
• Coordinate across global engineering, operations, procurement, EPC contractors and regional stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project execution, procurement, risk, and change management strategies.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards throughout all phases.

Skills

Project management

PMP

Six Sigma

EPC

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Overview

Build the Future. Lead a Landmark Project. Leave a Legacy.

As Hexcel accelerates its strategic global growth initiatives and expansion of manufacturing capabilities in India and the overall Asia Pacific Region, we are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to take ownership of a flagship greenfield chemical manufacturing facility from concept through to operational handover. With executive visibility, international stakeholder engagement, and responsibility for a capital investment this role offers the chance to shape a world‑class manufacturing operation that will play a critical role in Hexcel's global footprint. We are looking for a commercially astute, technically strong, and influential project leader who thrives in complex building projects, can navigate India's regulatory construction landscape, and has a proven track record of delivering major industrial projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of a major greenfield manufacturing project, from business case development and FEL/FEED through construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover.
• Take full accountability for project scope, budget, schedule, governance, and overall capital project delivery performance.
• Drive collaboration across global engineering, operations, business development, procurement, EPC contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Develop and implement robust project execution, procurement, contracting, risk management, and change management strategies.
• Ensure world‑class Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are embedded throughout all project phases.
• Lead engagement with Indian government agencies, regulatory bodies, permitting authorities, and local stakeholders to secure all required approvals and maintain statutory compliance.
• Oversee engineering design activities, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, civil, process, and infrastructure deliverables meet project requirements.
• Manage EPC partners, contractors, consultants, and vendors to achieve exceptional cost, quality, schedule, and safety outcomes.
• Provide executive-level reporting, project governance updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, performance testing, and successful transition of the manufacturing facility into operations.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of Project Management experience delivering large-scale industrial or manufacturing construction projects.
• Proven Project Management experience gained during the construction and delivery of a Chemical Manufacturing Plant, preferably within a greenfield environment.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering at least one major capital project valued at $100 Million or greater, with overall responsibility for end-to-end delivery.
• Deep understanding of Indian regulatory, environmental, permitting, statutory compliance, and infrastructure requirements associated with industrial developments.
• Strong working knowledge of EPC execution models, contract management, risk mitigation, claims management, and procurement strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Indian regional languages, with value placed on South and West Indian language capabilities.
• Experience leading multicultural, cross-functional international project teams and managing multiple stakeholders across different regions.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, material balances, construction methodologies, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• PMP Certification and Six Sigma Principles blended with previous experience within Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Advanced Materials, or a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Hexcel in India

This is an opportunity to lead a transformational greenfield project with global visibility, significant autonomy, and the support of an industry leader in aerospace materials manufacturing. You will play a pivotal role in delivering a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility that will shape the future of Hexcel's operations in one of the world's fastest-growing industrial markets.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based.

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.