Lead Project Management Specialist - Project Mgmt

commissioning teams at site. The PM ensures quality, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction while working cross-functionally across departments.

Key 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 escalate 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.

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 compliance with GR-7, PMR, and project closure protocols.

Qualifications:

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

Experience:

• 10-20 years of experience in project management in transformer or heavy electrical equipment manufacturing.

• Experience in site coordination and customer-facing roles is desirable.

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership, planning, and coordination abilities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Sound knowledge of transformer manufacturing processes and erection procedures.

• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project/Primavera, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• On-time project delivery (% on/before schedule).

• Timely cash collection vs. planned.

• Customer satisfaction score.

• Site support responsiveness (issue resolution turnaround).

• Quality compliance and rejection rate.

• Documentation accuracy and closure (GR-7, PMR, project handover).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes