General Manager - Projects

Purpose/Objective

To coordinate and monitor the execution of thermal power projects from Head Office by ensuring alignment among project sites, engineering, procurement, contracts, planning, finance, and management teams.
The role is responsible for project governance, progress tracking, risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, and timely reporting to leadership.

Key Responsibilities of Role

- Coordinate with project sites and cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution.
- Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource deployment.
- Review project progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions.
- Facilitate coordination between Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Contracts, Finance, and Operations teams.
- Track procurement status of critical equipment and materials.
- Review project reports, dashboards, and MIS for management review.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities using project management tools.
- Ensure compliance with project governance standards, timelines, quality requirements, and statutory norms.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, OEMs, and external stakeholders.
- Prepare presentations and status updates for senior leadership.
- Monitor project claims, change orders, contractual obligations, and commercial issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project management processes.

Technical Competencies

Budget & Cost Monitoring,Procurement Tracking,Stakeholder Management,Project Planning & Scheduling

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Power Engineering.
- MBA/PGDM in Project Management will be an added advantage.