Vice President –Projects

Adecco Portugal; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace to VP – Projects role in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, leads international project portfolios, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while meeting quality and compliance standards. You will manage multi-geographical teams, engage global stakeholders, and drive process excellence across the project lifecycle using PMI, Agile, and PRINCE2 methodologies.

Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business, with MBA or equivalent preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 15–20+ years in project management with international or regional programs.
• Strategic mindset with ability to translate business vision into project outcomes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement across cultures and geographies.
• Advanced project governance, risk mitigation, and change control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps across international markets.
• Project Management Oversight: Lead full lifecycle delivery and mentor PMs and teams.
• Resource & Budget Management: Develop budgets and optimize global resource allocation.
• Risk & Quality Assurance: Identify risks and enforce QA against global standards.
• Stakeholder Management & Reporting: Communicate with sponsors, vendors, regulators; provide executive updates.
• Process Improvement & Governance: Drive standardization and best practices across PMO.
• Build a high-performing team: mentoring and recruitment for leadership roles.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Title: Vice President –Projects Location: Gurgaon Department: Projects

Job Summary

The VP –Projects leads, executes and oversees the delivery of medium to large-scale international project portfolios, ensuring execution is aligned with organizational strategy, delivered on time, within budget, and meets quality and compliance standards. Responsible for managing multi-geographical teams, engaging global stakeholders, and driving process excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1.Strategic Planning & Execution

Translate organizational strategy into actionable project roadmaps across international markets.

Collaborate with senior leadership to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.

2. Project Management Oversight

Lead full lifecycle delivery—from planning and initiation through execution, monitoring, and closure.

Mentor and guide project managers and international teams, ensuring consistency with PMO standards and methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, PRINCE2).

3. Resource & Budget Management

Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.

Optimize allocation of human, technical, and material resources globally; manage cost variances and ensure financial accountability.

4. Risk & Quality Assurance

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; implement solid change control mechanisms.

Enforce quality assurance and control processes in accordance with global standards and regulations.

5. Stakeholder Management & Reporting

Serve as the point of contact for executive sponsors, business units, external vendors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Prepare and present status updates, dashboards, and executive reports to senior leadership.

6. Process Improvement & Governance

Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardizing project artefacts and workflows globally

Champion adoption of best practices across the PMO and ensure consistent governance frameworks.

Build a high-performing team by mentoring project staff, providing feedback, and supporting career development plans.

Lead recruitment efforts and performance evaluations for project leadership roles.

8. Compliance & Safety

Ensure adherence to international/local regulations, environmental/safety standards, and corporate compliance protocols.

Drive statutory approvals and manage licenses across host countries or jurisdictions as needed.

Education & Experience:

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred

Experience:

15–20+ years in project management, with proven delivery of international or regional programs; leadership in multi-disciplined or capital-intensive environments

Strategic mindset with ability to translate business vision into project outcomes.

Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills across cultures and geographies.

Advanced project governance, risk mitigation, and change control capabilities.

Excellent communication skills suited for technical teams, executive leadership, and external parties.

Financial literacy including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and ROI analysis.

Commitment to quality, ethics, and compliance across international regulatory environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KRA (Area of Responsibility)

KPI (Metric)

Target

Measurement Method

Schedule & Time Management

Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

SPI ≥ X.Y(on or ahead of schedule)

SPI = EV / PV, tracked monthly via Earned Value Management (EVM)

Milestone adherence rate

≥ X% milestones completed on plan

% of milestones met vs. scheduled per quarter

Schedule Variance (SV)

SV ≥ 0 (on or ahead of schedule)

SV = EV – PV, reported at key phase gates

Budget & Financial Performance

Cost Performance Index (CPI)

CPI = EV / AC, monitored monthly

Cost Variance (CV)

CV = EV – AC, tracked weekly/monthly

Estimate at Completion (EAC) accuracy

Final cost within ±X% of forecast

EAC tracked at quarterly reviews

Survey of sponsors, clients, vendors post major milestones

Project NPS

Resource & Team Performance

(Hours billed / available hours) × 100, monthly tracking

Employee retention (churn)

< Y% churn annually

% turnover measured annually

Team satisfaction

Internal survey (semi-annual)

Risk & Quality Management

Number of high-impact issues

< X% of total deliverables get rework

Count of errors or reworks divided by total deliverables

Count of approved CRs / baseline scope items

Process Improvement & Governance

Process improvements implemented

≥ X major enhancements annually

Documented process changes and efficiency gains

Audit findings, regulatory checklist completion

Project Delivery & Business Value

Project ROI / Profitability

(Net income / investment) × 100, assessed per project

Projects delivered on time & budget

≥ X% of projects meet both criteria

% projects within +/- Y% time and budget

Competitive salary and incentive structure

Project-based bonuses

Medical benefits (GMC, GTL, GPA)

Additional benefits as per company policy

Disclaimer:

The Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) outlined in this Job Description are intended to provide a general overview of the expected responsibilities and performance metrics for the role. These KRAs and KPIs are not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically to align with organizational goals, project requirements, and departmental objectives.

The Reporting Manager (RM) or Head of Department (HOD) reserves the right to review and modify these KRAs and KPIs on a quarterly basis, or as deemed necessary, to ensure continued alignment with the company's strategic direction and operational needs.

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