Project Manager - Medium Caliber

Job Description
Position /Title: Project Manager - Medium Caliber
Function: Projects / Engineering / Manufacturing
Job Location: Verna Industrial Estate, Goa
Job Type: Full-Time (Work from Office)
Work Experience: 12+ years of work Exp in (Manufacturing / Heavy Engineering) industries
Educational Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering
About the Company (https://www.hughesprecisionm.com/):
Hughes Precision was incorporated in 2016 for the manufacture of Defence Equipment. It has the world s fastest and most accurate ammunition inspection system available. It is a high-speed comprehensive inspection system that detects all critical defects according to MIL-STD-636 for small caliber, and MIL-STD-651 for medium caliber ammunition and components. We have setup a highly advanced facility for small Caliber Ammunition in Verna Industrial Estate, Goa. The facility has an in-house test facility and range.
Role Purpose
Lead the planning and execution of the medium-caliber manufacturing project from engineering and procurement through installation, commissioning and operational readiness, ensuring delivery against approved scope, schedule, cost and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Own the master project plan, milestones, critical path, dependencies and execution priorities.
Coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Procurement, Finance and external partners.
Drive equipment selection, technical evaluation, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
Manage CAPEX, vendor commitments, project costs, schedules and change control.
Track project risks, issues and delays; establish mitigation plans and escalate critical matters promptly.
Lead project reviews and provide concise management dashboards covering progress, cost, risks and milestones.
Coordinate factory/site acceptance, commissioning, qualification, documentation and operational-readiness activities.
Ensure project execution meets applicable statutory, regulatory, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
Facilitate smooth transition from project execution to stable manufacturing operations.
Ideal Candidate
12 15 years of overall experience, with 6 8+ years leading manufacturing, CAPEX, plant or production-line projects.
Proven experience in greenfield/brownfield projects involving machinery, infrastructure, installation and commissioning.
Relevant industry exposure in Defence, Aerospace, Precision Engineering, Automotive/Auto Components, Heavy Engineering, Industrial Machinery or Advanced Manufacturing.
Strong capability in project planning, cost control, vendor management, risk management and stakeholder coordination.
Experience managing multiple suppliers, contractors and technical teams in time-critical projects.
Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and execution skills with high ownership.
Preferred
PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project-management certification.
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, NPI or structured industrial project-management methodologies.
Experience with technology transfer, new production-line setup or manufacturing capacity expansion.
Success Measures
On-time project milestones, disciplined CAPEX control, successful equipment commissioning, completion of qualification/readiness activities, and a controlled transition to production.
Interested applicants are requested to drop their CV at careers@izmoltd.com and use the Subject line : [Job Title Name] - [Your Name]

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