Cluster Head - Gujarat

Job
Purpose:

To lead, manage, and oversee the
planning, financing, execution, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure
projects within the assigned cluster. The role ensures alignment with
organizational strategy, governance frameworks, and financial objectives, while
driving operational excellence and risk management across the project
portfolio.

Key
Responsibilities:

1.  Strategic Leadership & Portfolio
Management

•        Lead the overall project portfolio within the
assigned cluster, ensuring delivery of strategic infrastructure initiatives on
time, within scope, and budget.

•        Align projects with corporate goals, capital
investment plans, and long-term business strategy.

•        Drive performance through structured Project
Management Office (PMO) practices and governance mechanisms.

2.  Project Planning & Execution

•        Oversee project lifecycle from concept,
feasibility, detailed engineering, procurement, execution, commissioning, and
handover.

•        Approve project charters, execution plans,
resource allocation, and progress reporting.

•        Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams —
engineering, procurement, finance, and operations — to ensure seamless
execution.

3.  Project Finance Management

•        Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, ensuring
financial discipline and cost efficiency.

•        Evaluate project financial models, funding
structures (PPP, EPC, BOT, etc.), and ROI metrics.

•        Liaise with financial institutions, lenders, and
investors for project financing arrangements.

4.  Risk & Cost Management

•        Develop and implement risk management frameworks
to identify, assess, and mitigate project-level and portfolio-level risks.

•        Conduct cost estimation, control, and value
engineering to optimize spending without compromising quality.

•        Monitor cost variances, cash flow, and budget
utilization across projects.

5.  Vendor & Contract Management

•        Manage end-to-end tendering, contract
negotiation, and vendor performance evaluation.

•        Ensure compliance with FIDIC / EPC / turnkey
contract terms and organizational procurement policies.

•        Develop strategic partnerships with vendors,
consultants, and contractors to enhance execution capabilities.

6.  Governance, Compliance & Quality

•        Ensure all projects adhere to statutory,
environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

•        Implement strong governance and reporting
systems for project audits and compliance.

•        Oversee quality control and assurance across all
engineering and construction deliverables.

7.  Team Leadership & Stakeholder
Management

•        Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary
project teams across multiple locations.

•        Maintain effective communication and
coordination with internal and external stakeholders — government agencies,
consultants, partners, and senior leadership.

•        Foster a high-performance culture focused on
accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs):

•        Project delivery within time, cost, and quality
benchmarks

•        Portfolio ROI and financial performance

•        Risk mitigation effectiveness

•        Vendor/contractor performance and compliance

•        Team productivity and talent retention

•        Stakeholder satisfaction and governance score

Requirements

Qualification
& Experience:

•        Education:

o   B.E.
/ B.Tech (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)

o   M.Tech
/ MBA (Project Management / Infrastructure / Finance preferred)

•        Experience:

o   20–25
years in Infrastructure Project Management, with at least 5–7 years in a senior
leadership role (GM / Cluster Head / Program Director).

o   Experience
in sectors like transportation, power, real estate, water, or urban
infrastructure preferred.

•        Certifications (Desirable): PMP®, PRINCE2®,
PMI-RMP®, RICS, CCP (AACEI)

Skills
& Attributes:

•        Strong leadership and stakeholder management
skills

•        Deep understanding of project finance, risk, and
contract management frameworks

•        Excellent negotiation and communication skills

•        Analytical mindset with strategic thinking
ability

•        Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera / ERP /
SAP project modules