Head Projects - Deepak Nitrite Limited

Role Title

Head-Projects

Reporting to

Chief Manufacturing Officer

Location

Corporate Office

Qualification & Experience Range

Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech (Mechanical / Chemical)

Experience: 25+ Yrs

Key Responsibilities (indicative not exhaustive)

1. Project Conceptualization & Strategy

· Evaluate and propose commercially viable projects aligned with business objectives.

· Develop project strategies in consultation with leadership.

· Assess pre-project initiatives including business case, execution planning, procurement strategy, CAPEX, and cash flow.

· Define and implement project management methodologies, standards, and tools.

1. Project Planning & Engineering

· Assess site requirements including space, utilities, accessibility, and engineering standards.

· Prepare cost estimates (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.) and project schedules.

· Lead basic and detailed engineering, including layouts, design, and MTO (Material Take-Off).

· Coordinate with licensors, consultants, and vendors for engineering finalization.

1. Procurement & Contract Management

· Develop procurement strategies and finalize contracts.

· Participate in technical evaluations, bid analysis, and vendor finalization.

· Review and approve vendor documents (QAPs, drawings, bar charts).

· Ensure quality inspections and compliance with project specifications.

1. Project Execution & Construction Management

· Drive end-to-end project execution in line with approved plans, timelines, and budgets.

· Coordinate site activities across disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.).

· Monitor progress, critical paths, and resource utilization.

· Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and SOP standards during execution.

· Manage statutory approvals and liaison with regulatory authorities.

1. Commissioning & Project Closure

· Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (testing, trials, system checks).

· Ensure completion of punch points and compliance with PSSR/HAZOP recommendations.

· Facilitate project handover to operations with complete documentation.

· Oversee project closure including reconciliation, asset capitalization, and final reporting.

1. Project Governance & Monitoring

· Establish governance frameworks, reporting systems, and review mechanisms.

· Track project performance on cost, time, and quality parameters.

· Conduct periodic audits and reviews for continuous improvement.

· Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) requirements.

1. Knowledge & Cost Management

· Develop systems for knowledge management and documentation of learnings.

· Promote cost optimization and efficient resource utilization.

· Manage working capital related to project execution.

1. Stakeholder & Customer Management

· Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Finance, SCM, Manufacturing, SHE).

· Maintain effective communication with leadership and external stakeholders.

· Drive customer engagement and monitor satisfaction, especially for key accounts.

1. People Development

· Build and develop high-performing project teams.

· Provide coaching, training, and guidance to enhance team capability.

· Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture.

Technical Competencies

· Project Management, Procurement & Contract Management, Capex & Cost Management, Risk Management

Leadership Competencies

· Customer Focus & Responsiveness, Drives Results, Builds Effective Teams, Cultivates Innovation, collaborates with others, Ensures Accountability