Project Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1200000 (ie INR 10-12 LPA)

Min Experience: 7 years

Location: Gurgaon

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Operations with a strong background in the furniture manufacturing, modular furniture, interiors, or contract furniture industry. This role is ideal for professionals who excel in operational planning, execution ownership, and end-to-end project delivery across manufacturing, installation, and supply chain functions. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, ensure seamless execution of client and internal projects, and drive operational efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycle—concept, planning, production, delivery, installation, and final handover.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, scope, workflow sequencing, installation charts, procurement schedules, and resource allocation.
• Create production schedules with factories/vendors, ensuring alignment with operational capacity and client design requirements.
• Monitor progress against milestones, identify execution risks, and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, installation guidelines, and site readiness requirements.

Operational & Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate with manufacturing units, warehouse teams, logistics partners, vendors, and site teams to ensure timely production and dispatch.
• Oversee material planning, procurement, inventory control, quality checks, and packaging standards for all furniture items.
• Manage vendor performance by monitoring cost, delivery timelines, quality, and compliance with technical specifications.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, interior designers, and project consultants.
• Conduct project review meetings, status reporting, site coordination discussions, and installation progress updates.
• Build long-term client relationships through reliability, accountability, and service excellence.

Site Management & Installation

• Supervise installation teams to ensure smooth execution on-site.
• Resolve technical challenges, site conflicts, and unforeseen constraints in real-time.
• Ensure site safety compliance and effective workforce deployment at all installation stages.

Cost, Quality & Performance Management

• Prepare project budgets, cost estimations, and BOQ validations; track actual vs. planned expenditure.
• Optimize operational costs through resource efficiency and vendor negotiations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production, logistics, and installation standards.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management experience in furniture, modular furniture, interior fit-outs, carpentry production, or manufacturing operations.
• Excellent understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, hardware systems, joinery techniques, and installation methodologies.
• Proficiency in project planning tools (MS Project, Excel, Gantt charts, ERP systems).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance under deadlines.
• Customer-centric approach with a commitment to high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Operations, or related field.
• PMP/PRINCE2 certification is an advantage.