Vice President - Project Management - Chemical/Fertilizer
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About this role
Chemical Manufacturing / Greenfield Projects
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Project Head for a reputed Chemical Manufacturing organization based in Gujarat. The role will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of large-scale greenfield projects, from concept, engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness.
Job Highlights:
- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory
- 25+ years of overall experience
- Strong experience in Chemical / Specialty Chemical / Fertilizer manufacturing
- Proven experience handling large-scale greenfield projects
- Experience managing CAPEX projects in the range of INR 1,500 - 2,000 Cr
- Current CTC of 60 LPA+ preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complete end-to-end project execution from concept and engineering through commissioning and start-up.
- Drive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning & Start-up (EPCC) activities.
- Own project planning, execution strategy, budgets, timelines, quality, and risk management.
- Manage large-scale CAPEX projects with budgets of approximately INR 1,500 - 2,000 Cr.
- Coordinate with EPC partners, contractors, consultants, technology partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead and manage large multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ensure effective project scheduling, cost control, resource planning, and execution.
- Oversee construction activities and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and project timelines.
- Lead plant commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
- Ensure seamless transition from project execution to successful plant operations.
- Provide strategic leadership and ensure overall project objectives are achieved.
Required Skills & Experience:
- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Mandatory
- 25+ years of overall professional experience
- Extensive experience in Chemical, Specialty Chemical, or Fertilizer manufacturing
- Strong track record of managing large-scale greenfield projects
- End-to-end project ownership covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up
- Experience managing INR 1,500 - 2,000 Cr CAPEX projects
- Strong understanding of complex manufacturing environments, including continuous and batch processes
- Proven experience in project planning, cost management, scheduling, quality, risk management, and execution
- Strong experience managing EPC contractors, consultants, technology partners, and large project teams
- Proven expertise in plant commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Experience in Fertilizer / Specialty Chemical projects will be an added advantage.
- Prior experience working in Dahej, Gujarat, or other major integrated chemical manufacturing clusters will be preferred.
- Candidates who have successfully delivered large-scale greenfield manufacturing projects will be preferred.
- Candidates with a current CTC of 60 LPA+ are preferred.
Mandatory Requirements:
- BE/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
- 25+ years of experience
- Chemical / Specialty Chemical / Fertilizer industry experience
- Large-scale greenfield project experience
- End-to-end project execution experience
- 1,500 - 2,000 Cr CAPEX project exposure
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