Deputy General Manager- Planning (Projects)

Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain master project schedules for thermal power plant projects using Primavera P6/MS Project.
Prepare detailed Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 project schedules.
Establish project milestones and monitor adherence to project timelines.
Develop baseline schedules and track schedule variance.
Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams for schedule integration.
Prepare look-ahead plans, catch-up plans, and recovery schedules.
Project Monitoring & Control
Monitor project progress against approved baselines.
Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks.
Track project KPIs, productivity, and performance metrics.
Generate MIS reports, dashboards, and progress reports for senior management.
Analyze delays and recommend mitigation strategies.
Monitor physical and financial progress of projects.
Interface Management
Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure alignment of engineering deliverables with construction schedules.
Track procurement status and critical equipment deliveries.
Drive inter-department coordination meetings and project review meetings.
Cost & Resource Planning
Prepare resource deployment plans and manpower histograms.
Support project cost monitoring and forecasting.
Track project budget utilization and earned value metrics.
Assist in project cash flow planning and forecasting.
Risk Management
Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
Monitor critical project activities and key milestones.
Perform delay analysis and impact assessments.
Maintain project risk registers and action trackers.
Reporting & Governance
Present project status updates to senior leadership.
Prepare monthly project review reports.
Ensure compliance with project governance processes.
Support management in strategic planning and decision-making.
Qualifications
Diploma/ B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engg.
Exp - 15-20 Years of relevant experience.
Preferred: MBA (Projects) / PMP Certification / Primavera P6 Certification.

Work arrangement
No