Project Manager

Execute & monitor the project activities

• Manage project development from beginning to end i.e through Engineering Procurement Construction Commissioning Handover. Follow the 6 Basics & live up to the vision of World Class Project Management .
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables based on agreed contract.
• Estimate the resources needed to achieve project goals.
• Develop project plan considering project dependencies and critical path and schedule project timelines/ milestones using appropriate tools viz. MS Project & monitor.
• Develop communication documents.
• Deliver progress reports, purchase proposals, requirements & documentation.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
• Coordinate for implementing best practices/ tools for effective project execution and management.
• Estimate & submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes as & when required.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for smooth execution of project.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Escalate issues in timely manner, if they are not getting resolved within acceptable timeline.
• Organise weekly Project Followup Meetings (reference EDGE) and ensure that updated status is available online.
• Review and approve Financial Status Report every month with accurate financial data and detailed PM evaluation.
• Provide timely information to Controller about financials e.g. cost provisions, LD, etc.
• Motivate and supervise project team members, internal as well as external and influence them to achieve project timelines.
• Attend meetings with customer, consultants and external suppliers.
• Coordinate for effective project closure & hand over to the customer & to Services team internally.
• Support in continuation of ISO Certification by way of adherence to related processes/work instructions.

Leadership Skills (as & when required)

• As a Manager, stimulate people, motivate and inspire them through engagement.
• Discussion with EM to ensure deployment of team members in an optimum manner in alignment with their competencies and project requirements.
• Mentoring & coaching new PMs, if applicable.
• Ability to implement standards & work processes.
• Instill confidence in Customer about quality of execution and deliverables and ensure actions to maintain that till project closure.

What you can be

Experience & Education:

• Graduate Engineer in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Production Stream having 15 + relevant experience in Project Management within EPC industry.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of project management related to Process industries. Understanding of engineering codes & standards. Hands on experience of ERP.

Skills:

• MS Office, MS Project or any other project management tool.
• Good command on formal written and vernal communication
• Certification in project management is desirable.

. Behavioral / Leadership Skills:

• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Creating & Innovating
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
• Leading & Supervising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer
• Expectations

Why should you apply

• We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
• Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.
• Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval s future success, you will be learning new things every day.