Sr. Manager

KP GROUPS; Kheda; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Job summary

KP Groups is seeking an experienced Senior Project Leader to steer strategic planning, budgeting, and cross‑functional execution for major manufacturing and infrastructure initiatives in India. You will oversee electrical systems, greenfield and EV projects, and drive performance through disciplined governance and cost control.

The role requires a track record of handling large, multidisciplinary teams, vendor management, and delivering projects on time and within budget, with a clear emphasis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical/Mechanical engineering with relevance to industrial projects.
• 10–14 years of experience in project management, strategic expansion, or plant engineering.
• Experience in greenfield and brownfield projects, including planning, execution, commissioning and handover.
• Exposure to EV manufacturing, battery pack manufacturing or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, industrial utilities, HVAC, ELV and renewables.
• Experience in capex management, budgeting, techno‑commercial evaluation and cost optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, vendors, contractors and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and commissioning of strategic business projects.
• Develop project roadmaps, scope, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation.
• Drive cross‑functional coordination with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, quality, and operations.
• Monitor milestones, identify bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery.
• Present progress, risks, costs, and key decisions to senior management.
• Lead greenfield manufacturing plant and infrastructure projects with utilities, HVAC, and ELV.
• Oversee EV and battery manufacturing infrastructure and charging/battery‑swapping facilities.
• Manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and ensure compliance with specs, standards, and EHS.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Execution

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Energy management

Sustainability

Continuous improvement

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A. Strategic Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and commissioning of strategic business projects.
• Develop project roadmaps, scope documents, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive cross‑functional coordination with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, quality, operations, and external agencies.
• Monitor project milestones, identify execution bottlenecks, and ensure timely project delivery.
• Present project progress, risks, costs, and key decisions to senior management.

B. Greenfield Projects & Manufacturing Infrastructure

• Lead the planning and execution of greenfield manufacturing plants, production facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee electrical systems, power distribution, substations, HVAC, ELV, utilities, and plant infrastructure development.
• Coordinate engineering design, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and production readiness.
• Manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and equipment suppliers to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure adherence to applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements, quality, and EHS guidelines.

C. EV & Battery Manufacturing Projects

• Drive infrastructure development for electric vehicle manufacturing, including electric commercial vehicles and other EV platforms.
• Lead project implementation for lithium‑ion battery pack manufacturing facilities and associated utilities.
• Plan and develop EV charging infrastructure and battery‑swapping facilities for commercial mobility applications.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, technology, supply chain, quality, and operations teams for smooth project implementation.
• Support the establishment of training centres and technical capability‑development infrastructure.

D. Capital Expenditure & Cost Optimization

• Prepare capital expenditure estimates, project budgets, feasibility assessments, and techno‑commercial evaluations.
• Evaluate technical proposals, compare alternatives, and support vendor selection and commercial negotiations.
• Drive value engineering, cost reduction, and resource optimization initiatives.
• Track project expenditure against approved budgets and identify corrective actions for cost overruns.
• Evaluate project ROI, payback periods, and lifecycle operating costs.

E. Energy Management & Sustainability

• Develop and implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across manufacturing facilities.
• Lead rooftop and ground‑mounted solar projects, renewable energy integration, and energy optimisation programs.
• Evaluate power procurement, renewable energy wheeling, and hybrid energy solutions.
• Implement initiatives for power factor improvement, energy monitoring, lighting management, and reduction of operating expenditure.
• Support organisational sustainability objectives and carbon footprint reduction.

F. Project Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Establish project governance mechanisms, reporting dashboards, review meetings, and escalation processes.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, timelines, resources, and change requests.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure project documentation, commissioning records, handover procedures, and operational readiness.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined project execution.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project completion within approved timelines and budgets.
• Capital expenditure adherence and cost savings achieved.
• Timely commissioning and operational readiness of manufacturing facilities.
• Compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards and EHS requirements.
• Improvement in energy efficiency and reduction of operating expenditure.
• Successful implementation of EV and battery manufacturing infrastructure.
• Effective vendor performance and resource utilisation.
• Achievement of project ROI and other approved business objectives.

4. Required Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10–14 years of relevant experience in project management, strategic expansion, plant engineering, manufacturing infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Experience in greenfield and brownfield projects, including planning, execution, commissioning and handover.
• Exposure to EV manufacturing, battery pack manufacturing, automotive infrastructure or industrial manufacturing projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, industrial utilities, HVAC, ELV and renewable energy solutions.
• Experience in capital expenditure management, budgeting, techno‑commercial evaluation and cost optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, vendors, contractors and multiple projects simultaneously.

5. Desired Skills & Competencies

• Project planning, scheduling and execution.
• Strategic thinking and business planning.
• Budgeting, financial analysis and cost control.
• Stakeholder management and cross‑functional leadership.
• Risk assessment and problem‑solving.
• Vendor development and contract management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence.