Senior Project Management

KNR Management Consultants; Gujarat; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KNR Management Consultants seeks a dynamic project professional to drive strategic growth, Capex execution, and manufacturing footprint expansion for a premier global manufacturing enterprise. The role targets end-to-end ownership of Greenfield and Brownfield facilities from blueprint to full commercial production.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in Chemical, Specialty Chemicals, Inks, Pharma, or CDMO sectors, with a chemical engineering degree and MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• CDMO/CMO expertise in securing, managing and commercializing contract manufacturing projects.
• Capex ownership: preparing investment proposals, securing approvals, ensuring ROI realization.
• Scale and capacity expansion: leading Greenfield plants and Brownfield upgrades.
• On-time delivery: delivering growth projects within schedules and budgets.
• Contract manufacturing commercialization: taking initiatives from setup to commercial rollout.
• Cost optimization and value engineering across manufacturing processes.
• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering is required; MBA preferred for strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth, Capex execution, and manufacturing footprint expansion.
• Own end-to-end project lifecycle from blueprint to full commercial production.
• Lead Greenfield and Brownfield initiatives to scale capacity.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Advance CDMO/CMO projects from setup to commercialization.
• Identify cost savings opportunities across processes and optimize value.

Skills

CDMO/CMO expertise

Capex & ROI ownership

Scale & capacity expansion

On-time & on-budget delivery

Contract manufacturing commercial

Cost optimization & value engineering

Chemical engineering background

Education

Chemical Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech)

MBA preferred

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic project professional to drive strategic growth, Capex execution, and manufacturing footprint expansion for a premier global manufacturing enterprise.

This role is designed for a hands-on, end-to-end project owner with proven experience taking both Greenfield and Brownfield facilities from initial blueprint to full commercial production.

Key Requirements

• CDMO / CMO Expertise: Proven background in securing, managing, and commercializing Contract Manufacturing (CMO/CDMO) projects and customer-driven manufacturing builds.
• Capex & ROI Ownership: Hands-on experience preparing Capex investment proposals, securing approvals, and ensuring project ROI realization.
• Scale & Capacity Expansion: Hands-on leadership in building brand-new Greenfield plants and executing major Brownfield capacity upgrades.
• On-Time & On-Budget Delivery: Proven capability to drive business growth projects to completion within strict schedules and allocated budgets.
• Contract Manufacturing Commercialization: Practical track record of bringing contract manufacturing initiatives from initial setup to successful commercial rollout.
• Cost Optimization & Value Engineering: Demonstrated ability to identify and achieve product cost savings across manufacturing processes.
• Technical Background: Chemical Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech required; MBA preferred).
• Track Record: 12+ years of strategic project execution and business growth leadership in Chemical, Specialty Chemicals, Inks, Pharma, or CDMO sectors.

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