Head of Project Management

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 7,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd is seeking a Head of Project Management to lead the PMO for the Project Management BU: L&T EPS – Power Electronics & BESS in Bangalore. The role drives governance, standardization, and strategic planning across multiple project portfolios to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with expected quality.

The candidate will oversee a high-performing team, align projects with business objectives, and manage stakeholders, vendors, and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• 20+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – Develop and implement the organization's project management strategy. Establish and continuously improve project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Project Portfolio Management – Oversee multiple programs and projects across business functions. Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Team Leadership – Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing project management team. Develop competency frameworks and training programs.
• Stakeholder Management – Partner with executive leadership to define project priorities. Provide regular project portfolio updates to senior management.
• Governance & Compliance – Establish project governance standards and reporting mechanisms. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Financial Management – Manage project budgets and forecasting. Track financial performance and project ROI.

Skills

PMO setup

Governance

Portfolio management

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget & finance

Risk management

Vendor management

Change management

Leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent

Bachelor's in Business/Engineering or related field

Job description

Head - Project Management Head – Project Management BU: L&T- EPS – Power Electronics & BESS Location: Bangalore

The Head of Project Management is responsible for leading the organization's Project Management Office (PMO) and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. This role establishes project management standards, drives governance, optimizes resource utilization, manages multiple project portfolios, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – Develop and implement the organization's project management strategy. Establish and continuously improve project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices. Align project execution with business objectives and strategic priorities. Lead portfolio planning and prioritization.
• Project Portfolio Management – Oversee multiple programs and projects across business functions. Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure projects achieve defined business outcomes and benefits.
• Team Leadership – Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing project management team. Develop competency frameworks and training programs. Conduct performance reviews and succession planning. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Management – Partner with executive leadership to define project priorities. Provide regular project portfolio updates to senior management. Manage relationships with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Resolve escalated project issues and conflicts.
• Governance & Compliance – Establish project governance standards and reporting mechanisms. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct project audits and lessons‑learned reviews. Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Financial Management – Manage project budgets and forecasting. Optimize project resource utilization. Track financial performance and project ROI. Support business case development for strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• 20+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership.

Required Skills

• Strategic planning and portfolio management
• PMO setup and governance
• Program and project management
• Budget and financial management
• Risk and issue management
• Leadership and team development
• Stakeholder and executive communication
• Change management
• Vendor and contract management
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On‑time project delivery
• Budget adherence
• Customer satisfaction
• Resource utilization
• Portfolio health and governance compliance
• Benefits realization
• Team engagement and retention

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing large, cross‑functional transformation programs.
• Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience implementing PMO processes and project management tools.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, process improvement, and organizational change management.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Results orientation
• Customer focus
• People leadership
• Collaboration and influence
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Accountability and integrity