Project Management Specialist - Project Mgmt

AL7932 GE Vernova T&D India Limited; Sirumathur; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE Vernova T&D India Limited is seeking an experienced Front-End Project Manager to lead small to medium GIS projects, overseeing the full lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will coordinate with design, procurement, manufacturing, QA/QC, and field teams, manage milestones, cash flow, and documentation, and drive timely project handovers while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 6-15 years of project management experience in GIS or heavy electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Define and track project scope, schedule, and deliverables using planning tools; coordinate with internal departments for design, procurement, manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Design, SCM, Production, QA/QC, and Dispatch teams to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Customer Coordination: Act as single point of contact for customer interactions including kick-offs, documentation approvals, inspections, and dispatches.
• Cash Collection & Billing: Coordinate with commercial and finance teams for invoices per milestones and follow up on payments.
• Site Support & Erection: Provide documentation and technical support to site teams; coordinate dispatch of accessories and site materials.
• Risk & Change Management: Identify risks, manage scope changes, and ensure contract compliance.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal standards and inspections.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain contracts, approvals, reports, and PMR compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project/Primavera

ERP SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Front-End Project Manager to lead and oversee small to medium-sized non-turnkey or product/equipment-only projects in the Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) domain. The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting customer expectations, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution Define and track project scope, schedule, and deliverables using planning tools (MS Project/Primavera). Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely completion of design, procurement, manufacturing, and testing activities.
2. Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with Design, SCM, Production, QA/QC, and Dispatch teams to monitor progress and resolve issues. Ensure timely procurement of customer-specific bought-out items and accessories.
3. Customer Coordination Act as single point of contact for all customer interactions including kick-off meetings, documentation approvals, inspections, and dispatches. Ensure proactive communication to address customer queries and align expectations.
4. Cash Collection & Billing Coordinate with the commercial and finance teams to ensure timely submission of invoices as per contractual milestones. Follow up with customers for milestone-wise payment realization including advance, inspection, dispatch, and commissioning payments. Track outstanding receivables and elevate delays for resolution.
5. Site Support & Erection Coordination Provide required documentation and technical support to the site erection and commissioning teams. Coordinate the dispatch of accessories and site-specific material. Act as a liaison between factory and site for resolving any erection/commissioning issues promptly. Support in punch point closures and project handover.
6. Risk & Change Management Identify risks (technical, commercial, schedule) and initiate timely mitigation actions. Manage scope changes, customer amendments, and maintain proper documentation. Apply sound knowledge of Contract Management principles to ensure compliance and effective usage.
7. Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer-specific requirements. Support QA/QC team during internal and customer/third-party inspections.
8. Reporting & Documentation Maintain comprehensive project documentation including contracts, approvals, inspection reports, and correspondences. Submit regular internal and external project status reports. Ensure project management compliance with PMR, and project closure protocols.

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred).

Experience: 6-15 years of experience in project management in GIS or Transformer or heavy electrical equipment manufacturing. Experience in customer-facing roles is desirable.

Skills Required

• Strong leadership, planning, and coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge of Project Management Processes & Concepts
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project/Primavera, ERP systems (SAP).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE," in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com