Job Description

Responsibilities:
Business Performance * Oversee adherence to annual business plan.

• Managing CapEx
• Continuous Monitoring of CapEx, OpEx. Cost Optimization
• Timely execution of projects and deliveries.
• Leading preparation of Budgets and continuous monitoring.
• Manage expansion projects to ensure that business growth is achieved in line with the strategy.
• Review project metrics in terms of financial figures and timelines regularly to ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversee the implementation of cost control initiatives to control the operating expenses and provide maximum earnings for the business.

Technology and IT Enablement

• Technology & Automation Framework Design
• Lead the identification of technology enablement/ automation requirements for processes.
• Continually scan the business environment for digital disruptions that could be effectively utilised for betterment of processes.
• Oversee the alignment of the BU level applications with applicable policies & guidelines and provide signoffs for any exceptions / non-compliances as required

• Implementation and Roll-Out of IT Initiatives
• Drive development / up-gradation and implementation of BU wide project related IT applications and platforms to cater to evolving business needs.
• Emphasize on constant technological improvements to meet the changing business requirements and enhancing efficiencies & effectiveness of processes.

Stakeholder Management * Guide team to obtain timely approvals from concerned agencies such as AAI or environment departments to ensure that project can be set up.

• Oversee all external stakeholder communication and follow up wherever necessary to ensure that required approvals are obtained on time.
• Coordinate with state government and PSU chiefs and ministers to ensure that business interests and clearances are obtained as desired.

Data Management

• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Design data governance processes and policies and identify data owners for domains in line with established guidelines.
• Drive the preparation of SOP and guidelines for projects master data management, maintenance, and validation.
• Review and govern data cleansing and maintenance through dashboards /reports and drive actions to maintain completeness and accuracy of data

• Data Analytics
• Spearhead data analysis for projects related and provide guidance in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value.
• Oversee action planning basis data analytics performed and drive implementation of identified improvement interventions.

Governance

• Governance Framework & Compliance
• Define governance framework and establish governance systems and processes for Projects vertical for Airports.
• Provide guidance and approvals for deviations from the defined governance framework

• Projects Function Performance Managemen
• Establish frameworks to effectively monitor the overall Projects function performance.
• Institutionalize mechanisms/ processes to effectively report the performance of the Projects function to concerned stakeholders.

• Benchmarks and Standards
• Continuously scan the environment and bring benchmarks and standards relevant to the Projects function.
• Drive events and participate in forums/ councils to facilitate knowledge sharing and engage with professionals within and outside the Group.

People Management * Organization Structure and Manpower Planning

• Drive the implementation of Project organization structure and define roles and responsibilities for roles.
• Formulate manpower plan and draw talent implications considering the current and future talent requirements of the function.
• Talent Acquisition and Resource Allocation
• Conduct hiring for lead roles and team members in the project function (leadership and team members)
• Allocate manpower and ensure optimum cross-utilization of resources & SMEs on dynamic basis across all sites of the BU.
• Performance Management
• Drive a collaborative and a high-performance driven culture - Set goals, review performance, and provide feedback to ensure a motivated and committed team.
• Capability Development
• Create and deploy effective framework for Functional Capability building; Develop talent by providing coaching and mentor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Equivalent in Full Time from Recognized Institute.
• 20+ years of relevant experience
• At least 10 years at leadership level role in Projects in large/medium size organization.
• Active experience of managing large teams (Team size including Direct as well as indirect reports

15) * Rich experience in formulating strategies and conceptualizing frameworks; Hands on experience of envisaging projects incubation till execution/Delivery.

• Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders (Internal and External)
• Experience of Concluding negotiations with large-scale & high-value vendors
• Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as in-depth knowledge of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risks

Skills Required