Project Director – Railway Business

ocation: Goa (Headquarters) | Extensive Travel Required
Industry: Railway Manufacturing | Rolling Stock | Advanced Composites
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Experience: 15–18 Years
Compensation: ₹40–50 LPA (Fixed) + Performance-Linked Variable Pay
About the Opportunity
We are hiring for a leading organization in the advanced composites and railway manufacturing sector, seeking an experienced Project Director – Railway Business to lead large-scale railway programmes and drive end-to-end business performance.
The role involves overseeing a significant railway project portfolio, including railway interior systems, structural composite components and allied subsystems.
The selected professional will have complete accountability for programme delivery, P&L performance, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and customer relationships.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines technical expertise with strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead complex, multi-functional railway projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business & P&L Management
Own business P&L, including revenue, profitability, EBITDA and cash flow.
Drive project budgeting, cost optimization, financial forecasting and commercial performance.
Ensure financial discipline and cost efficiency across projects.
2. Programme & Project Delivery
Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale railway programmes.
Establish project management frameworks, milestone tracking and risk mitigation processes.
Ensure timely project delivery, adherence to quality standards and effective resource utilization.
Oversee multiple concurrent projects involving railway components and subsystems.
3. Engineering & Manufacturing Leadership
Oversee structural design, tool design, process engineering and manufacturing coordination.
Drive value engineering, design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
Ensure compliance with railway standards, including EN 45545, IRIS ISO/TS 22163, DIN 6701 and applicable RDSO specifications.
4. Supply Chain & Quality Management
Lead procurement strategy, vendor development, sourcing and inventory optimization.
Ensure supplier performance, quality compliance and manufacturing efficiency.
Oversee customer inspections, certification requirements, audits and corrective actions.
5. Customer & Commercial Management
Manage strategic relationships with Indian Railways, railway equipment manufacturers and other key stakeholders.
Lead customer escalations, contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
Support business development, tender evaluations and new programme opportunities.
Drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
6. Team Leadership
Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain, Quality and Commercial functions.
Build a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Develop team capabilities and succession plans to support business growth.
Candidate Requirements
Experience
15–18 years of overall professional experience, including at least 6 years in a P&L leadership role within the railway, rail systems or rolling stock industry.
Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-crore railway projects from planning through execution and delivery.
Strong exposure to Indian Railways agencies such as RDSO, ICF, RCF and MCF, and/or private rolling stock manufacturers.
Experience handling government tenders, railway certification requirements and quality protocols.
Exposure to advanced composites or lightweight structural manufacturing will be a significant advantage.
Educational Qualifications
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering – Mandatory.
MBA/PGDM in Finance or Strategy – Strongly Preferred.
PMP, PRINCE2 or MSP certification – Preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies
Railway Programme & Project Management
P&L Ownership and Financial Management
Engineering & Manufacturing Operations
Advanced Composites Manufacturing
Supply Chain & Procurement Management
Railway Quality Standards & Certification
Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management
Strategic Customer Relationship Management
Cost Optimization & Risk Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Compensation & Work Location
Location: Goa, with extensive travel to customer and project sites.
Compensation:
Fixed CTC: ₹40–50 LPA
Annual Variable Pay: 20–30% of fixed compensation, linked to performance
Long-term incentives may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Final compensation will depend on relevant experience and candidate profile.
Apply for This Opportunity
If you have a strong background in railway manufacturing, proven P&L leadership experience and the ability to drive complex programmes, we would like to hear from you.
Interested candidates can share their updated CV at ramnikac@wen-jobs.co.in

Work arrangement
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