Job description
Project Role : Program/Project Management Lead
Project Role Description : Manage overall delivery of a program or project to achieve business outcomes. Define project scope and monitor execution of deliverables. Communicate across multiple stakeholders to manage expectations, issues and outcomes.
Must have skills : Capital Project Controls & Analytics
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 18 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
The Associate Director – Capital Projects Delivery is a senior leadership role responsible for strategic delivery management, people leadership, and operational excellence within the Capital Projects domain.
This individual will oversee the successful delivery of multiple large-scale system integration, implementation, and transformation programs using Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, and Oracle PPM Suite (or equivalent project controls solutions).
The Associate Director will lead a global delivery unit, ensuring project outcomes align with client expectations, practice growth objectives, and organizational performance standards. The role demands a deep understanding of capital project lifecycle management, EPC industry practices, and the ability to drive transformation through technology-enabled project controls.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and governance across multiple concurrent capital project system integration programs.
- Oversee all aspects of project delivery — scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and stakeholder management.
- Ensure adherence to delivery frameworks, project governance standards, and compliance with contractual commitments.
- Act as an executive sponsor or escalation point for critical programs to ensure client satisfaction and business continuity.
-Drive consistency in solutioning and delivery excellence across Primavera, Unifier, and Oracle PPM Suite projects.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary delivery unit, including project managers, architects, functional consultants, and developers.
- Own talent management for the unit — workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and capability development.
-Mentor and groom future leaders, promoting a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
-Partner with HR and practice leadership to shape the talent supply strategy for the capital projects practice.
- Manage the unit s P&L, utilization, and financial performance while ensuring delivery excellence.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, delivery metrics, and operational dashboards to ensure project and practice health.
- Implement best practices in delivery operations, estimation, resource allocation, and delivery automation.
- Ensure compliance with quality management and security standards across engagements.
- Build and sustain senior client relationships, positioning the organization as a trusted partner for capital project transformation.
- Support business development and pre-sales activities — shaping solutions, reviewing proposals, and representing delivery capability in pursuits.
- Drive innovation and differentiation through digital project controls, AI analytics, and automation.
- Represent the practice in client governance boards, steering committees, and internal executive reviews.
Professional & Technical Skills:
- Deep expertise in Capital Projects Controls, Analytics, and Delivery Management.
- Proven experience in Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, Oracle PPM Suite, and related integrations.
- Strong understanding of EPC, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Utilities, or Manufacturing capital project environments.
- Ability to define and implement enterprise project controls frameworks integrating cost, schedule, risk, and performance management.
- Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models, especially in large-scale system integration programs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, globally distributed teams and manage complex stakeholder ecosystems.
- Strong executive communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Exposure to data analytics, reporting solutions (Power BI, Tableau), and predictive analytics for project performance will be a plus.
- Certifications preferred: PMP / PRINCE2 / Oracle Primavera / Unifier / Agile Practitioner.
- Experience in managing system integration programs for large EPC or infrastructure clients is highly desirable.
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 18 years of overall experience with 12+ years in project controls, capital project delivery, or related EAM/PPM implementations.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Computer Science (or equivalent technical discipline).
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