Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Project title: PUSHPAK - National Mission on Drone Technology - Towards Drone Excellence
About the project:
About the project:
Pushpak project is funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to design, develop and
demonstrate the indigenous technologies for the autonomous drone eco-system in the country by carrying out different activities like Technology development, Application development and deployment, Grand Challenges and Awareness creation.
Essential Qualifcations & Experience:
Ph.D. with minimum 2 years relevant experience OR
MTech / ME / M Des / MD or equivalent degree with minimum 6 years relevant experience OR
BTech / BE / MBA/ MBBS/ MA / MSc / MCA or equivalent degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience OR
B.Sc./B.A./B.Com or equivalent degree with 12 years relevant experience.
Candidate should have experience:
- To lead administration and coordination for large projects, including team management and independent execution.
- Manage project finances by preparing proposals, planning budgets, allocating funds, preparing financial reports, reviewing project expenditures, and timely financial closure of funds.
- Draft, review, and execute MoUs, NDAs, agreements, and any contractual documents ensuring proper documentation, approvals, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Should have experience in organizing review meetings, training programs, managing office administration and recruitments, supporting industry engagement, coordinating project outreach, and demonstrating strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Job Profile:
- This role requires adept administrative leadership, team coordination, and the ability to work independently, ensuring the efficient implementation of the project objectives.
- Oversee overall project administration, Accounts track outcomes and deliverables, and ensure timely execution of research projects.
- Serve as the main point of contact for all project management activities, coordinating with faculty, project team, external project committees, funding agencies.
- Expected to lead project's workshops and organize training programs and related events, while planning and coordinating project activities to ensure successful delivery of outcomes
- Liaise with vendors for equipment purchases and maintain overall oversight across all project domains to ensure smooth execution, proper coordination, and balanced resource management
- Any other work assigned as per requirement.
