Project Manager and Project Head Defence Manufacturing Projects

Genxhire Services; Gwalior District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Genxhire Services in Gwalior invites applications for a Project Manager / Project Head Defence Manufacturing Projects. The role demands end-to-end ownership of large-scale plant setups for arms, ammunition, and explosives, from Greenfield stage to commissioning and operational readiness.

You will lead cross-functional teams with a strong focus on defence compliance, safety, and quality, while driving timelines, budgets, and risk management in a national priority initiative.

Qualifications

• Defence/aerospace manufacturing experience required.
• Plant construction and commissioning experience is mandatory.
• Strong project lifecycle management expertise.
• Experience leading Greenfield plant projects is preferred.
• Leadership in cross-functional teams and large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Greenfield manufacturing projects.
• Drive plant setup including infrastructure, machinery installation, and commissioning.
• Manage complete project lifecycle: planning, budgeting, execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure defence compliance, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor timelines, cost controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with government authorities and defence stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Greenfield Project Execution

Plant Construction & Commissioning

Project Lifecycle Management

Defence Manufacturing Compliance

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Cost & Risk Management

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager / Project Head Defence Manufacturing Projects

Location: Gwalior

About the Role

We are hiring seasoned Project Management professionals for a high-impact role in the Defence Manufacturing sector, focused on setting up large-scale plants for arms, ammunition, and explosives. The role demands complete ownership of project lifecycle execution from Greenfield stage to commissioning and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Greenfield manufacturing projects
• Drive plant setup including infrastructure, machinery installation, and commissioning
• Manage complete project lifecycle: planning, budgeting, execution, commissioning, and handover
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, production, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure adherence to defence compliance, safety, and quality standards
• Monitor timelines, cost controls, and risk mitigation strategies
• Liaise with government authorities and defence stakeholders where required

Candidate Profile

For Project Manager

• 10+ years of experience in project execution within defence/aerospace manufacturing
• Hands-on experience in Greenfield plant setup and commissioning
• Strong exposure to manufacturing plant projects (arms, ammunition, explosives preferred)

For Project Head

• 15+ years of experience with leadership role in large-scale defence/aerospace projects
• Proven track record of leading Greenfield projects end-to-end
• Strong expertise in managing multi-functional teams and large budgets

Mandatory Requirements

• Industry: Defence / Aerospace ONLY (Non-negotiable)
• Experience in plant construction & commissioning (must-have)
• Strong project lifecycle management experience

Key Skills

• Greenfield Project Execution
• Plant Construction & Commissioning
• Project Lifecycle Management
• Defence Manufacturing Compliance
• Stakeholder & Team Leadership
• Cost & Risk Management

This is a leadership opportunity to be part of a strategic defence manufacturing initiative with national importance.