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.