Head Projects and Facilities - Industrial Projects

Michael Page; Jaipur; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Project Leader to drive strategic capital projects and facilities development for a battery storage and energy solutions producer in Jaipur, Rajasthan. You will steer greenfield and brownfield initiatives, align them with business objectives, and ensure on-time commissioning within budget and quality standards.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering background, 15-20+ years of PM and facilities leadership, PMP preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification will be an added advantage.
• 15-20+ years of experience in Manufacturing Project Management and Facilities Leadership.
• Proven expertise in Greenfield/Brownfield projects within Battery, Electrical, Electronics, Renewable Energy, Automotive, or Industrial Manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale capital projects within budget, timelines, and quality standards.
• Strong leadership and ownership mindset.
• Result-oriented with high execution capability.
• Analytical and strategic thinker.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term manufacturing infrastructure and capacity expansion roadmap.
• Align project initiatives with business growth plans and strategic objectives.
• Drive productivity improvement, capability enhancement, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end execution of Greenfield manufacturing projects.
• Manage plant expansions, modernization, and capacity enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure timely commissioning and smooth operational handover.
• Prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), feasibility studies, investment proposals, and business cases.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor project progress through milestone reviews and implement corrective actions where required.
• Lead Central Maintenance activities across all manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure optimum equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Manage utilities, infrastructure, statutory compliance, and facility operations.
• Deliver projects within approved budgets and timelines.
• Establish effective project governance, contractor management, and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Drive value engineering and continuous cost optimization.
• Select, negotiate, and manage EPC contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and service providers.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR, and other cross-functional teams.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Promote best-in-class EHS standards across all project sites.
• Manage regulatory approvals, permits, and legal compliances related to projects.
• Introduce advanced manufacturing technologies and modern project management practices.
• Build future-ready manufacturing capabilities in Battery Storage, Energy Solutions, and Power Electronics.
• Develop internal competencies in project and facility management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Cost optimization

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor or Master in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PMP or equivalent

Job description

• Lead & Manage Capital Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure Development
• Commissioning projects within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards

About Our Client

Our client manufactures of Energy Storage Systems and batteries for EV's. It is known for its innovative product offerings and commitment to quality and focuses on delivering excellence in its operations and services.

Job Description

1. Strategic Project Leadership

• Develop and execute the long-term manufacturing infrastructure and capacity expansion roadmap.
• Align project initiatives with business growth plans and strategic objectives.
• Drive productivity improvement, capability enhancement, and cost optimization initiatives.

2. Greenfield & Brownfield Project Management

• Lead end-to-end execution of Greenfield manufacturing projects.
• Manage plant expansions, modernization, and capacity enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure timely commissioning and smooth operational handover.

3. Project Planning & Execution

• Prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), feasibility studies, investment proposals, and business cases.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor project progress through milestone reviews and implement corrective actions where required.

4. Facilities & Central Maintenance Management

• Lead Central Maintenance activities across all manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure optimum equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Manage utilities, infrastructure, statutory compliance, and facility operations.

5. Cost, Quality & Schedule Management

• Deliver projects within approved budgets and timelines.
• Establish effective project governance, contractor management, and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Drive value engineering and continuous cost optimization.

6. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Select, negotiate, and manage EPC contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and service providers.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR, and other cross-functional teams.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless project execution.

7. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Promote best-in-class EHS standards across all project sites.
• Manage regulatory approvals, permits, and legal compliances related to projects.

8. Technology & Capability Development

• Introduce advanced manufacturing technologies and modern project management practices.
• Build future-ready manufacturing capabilities in Battery Storage, Energy Solutions, and Power Electronics.
• Develop internal competencies in project and facility management.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification will be an added advantage.
• 15-20+ years of experience in Manufacturing Project Management and Facilities Leadership.
• Proven expertise in Greenfield/Brownfield projects within Battery, Electrical, Electronics, Renewable Energy, Automotive, or Industrial Manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale capital projects within budget, timelines, and quality standards.
• Strong leadership and ownership mindset
• Result-oriented with high execution capability
• Analytical and strategic thinker
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• High integrity and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead projects in the electronics manufacturing industry
• Scope to work on diverse operational and facility challenges