Lead Program Management

Adani Group; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Uttar Pradesh seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead PMO governance and integrated project planning across multiple large-scale developments. You will establish reporting structures, manage schedules, budgets, and risk registers, and ensure adherence to standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with design, procurement, construction, finance, and sales teams; tracking progress, driving improvements, and delivering dashboards and analytics for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related field.
• MBA/PGDM in project or operations management preferred.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules.
• Establish PMO governance frameworks, reporting structures, and project control.
• Ensure adherence to methodologies and standards.
• Track progress against scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

Skills

Program Management

PMO Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Risk Management

Analytics

Process Improvement

Digitalization

Compliance

Quality Management

Project Planning

Vendor Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MBA / PGDM in Project Management / Operations

PMP / PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Program Planning & Governance

• Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules across multiple projects.
• Establish PMO governance frameworks, reporting structures, and project control mechanisms.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, organizational standards, and operational guidelines.
• Track project progress against defined scope, schedule, cost, and quality parameters.

Project Monitoring & Control

• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and key milestones to ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate with Project Heads, Design, Procurement, Contracts, Engineering, Finance, and Sales teams for project alignment.
• Identify schedule delays, operational bottlenecks, and execution risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct periodic project reviews and implementation tracking.

Budget & Performance Management

• Track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and cost performance indicators.
• Monitor project cash flow, resource utilization, and budget adherence.
• Review project performance against business objectives and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Support management in project prioritization and resource allocation decisions.

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain project risk registers.
• Identify potential project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor risk resolution and escalation processes.
• Ensure proactive issue management to minimize project disruptions.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Facilitate collaboration among internal departments and external consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate project review meetings with leadership and project teams.
• Support decision-making by providing accurate project analytics and recommendations.
• Ensure alignment between strategic business objectives and project execution plans.

PMO Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare project MIS, dashboards, and executive reports for senior management.
• Provide visibility on project health indicators, schedule adherence, cost variance, and risk status.
• Analyze project data and trends to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Develop standardized reporting templates and project tracking mechanisms.

Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project management practices.
• Implement project management tools, dashboards, and automation solutions.
• Support adoption of best practices in project governance and performance measurement.
• Promote data-driven decision-making across projects and functions.

Compliance & Quality Management

• Ensure projects comply with organizational policies, statutory regulations, and quality standards.
• Monitor adherence to approved project plans and governance protocols.
• Support project audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure proper documentation and records management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• MBA / PGDM in Project Management, Operations Management, Business Management, or equivalent preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Project Management certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in Program Management, Project Controls, PMO, Project Planning, or Business Excellence functions.
• Experience within Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure, EPC, or related industries preferred.
• Strong exposure to project lifecycle management, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and performance monitoring.
• Experience in handling large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, or township developments is desirable.

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