Job Description
Job Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for managing transformer manufacturing projects from order to final delivery and site support. This includes planning execution monitoring customer coordination cost control cash collection and providing necessary support to erection and 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./ in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred).
Experience:
1020 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
IC
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