Project Manager - Oil & Gas

Job Requirements

Job Description: Project Manager

Position Title

Project Manager

Location

Bangalore

Department

Delivery

Reporting To

Program Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and manage projects from initiation through completion. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Oil & Gas services sector, although candidates from other industries with strong project management expertise are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects in line with organizational objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation plans, and budgets.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and critical success factors.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide status updates to management.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Risk & Change Management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage project changes through established change control processes.
• Proactively resolve issues impacting project delivery.
  
  

Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Track project expenditures and ensure cost control measures are implemented.
• Prepare project performance reports and financial forecasts.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate project activities across departments.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor performance of project team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  
  

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry regulations.
• Promote adherence to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) standards.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained accurately and systematically.
  
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare project progress reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Maintain proper documentation including project schedules, budgets, contracts, and lessons learned.
• Conduct project closure activities and post-project reviews.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• MBA in Project Management (Mandatory/Preferred).
  
  

Experience

• 5-10 years of overall professional experience in project management.
• Experience in managing medium to large-scale projects.
• Preferably from the Oil & Gas Services, EPC, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Energy, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing project environments.
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Resource Management
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Risk Management
• Contract Management
• Vendor Management
• Project Documentation
• Quality Management Systems
  
  

Software Skills

• Microsoft Project
• Primavera P6 (Preferred)
• MS Office Suite
• ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Power BI (Desirable)
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PRINCE2
• CAPM
• Agile Project Management Certification
• Lean Six Sigma (Preferred)
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project completion within schedule and budget
• Customer satisfaction scores
• Project profitability and margin achievement
• Safety and compliance performance
• Resource utilization efficiency
• Risk mitigation effectiveness
• Quality of project documentation and reporting
  
  

Employment Type

Full-Time

Preferred Industry

Oil & Gas Services, EPC, Energy, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or related sectors.

Work Experience

Job Description: Project Manager

Position Title

Project Manager

Location

Bangalore

Department

Delivery

Reporting To

Program Manager

Preferred Industry

Oil & Gas Services, EPC, Energy, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or related sectors.