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Project Manager | 1 yr: Spain - Neemrana | Fire safety

Rajasthan Permanent INR3,543,362 - INR4,330,776 per year View Job Description
This is a Project Manager role responsible for overseeing the development, localization, and industrialization of a specialized vehicle manufacturing program in India. The incumbent will lead prototype development in Europe, establish the Indian supply chain, and drive production plant readiness and project execution in India.
  • Lead India factory setup from ground-up
  • International exposure across India & Spain

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized industrial manufacturing organization with expertise in specialized vehicles, safety solutions, and mission-critical equipment. The company is expanding its manufacturing footprint in India and is investing in the development of local production capabilities, creating a strategic opportunity for an experienced project management professional to play a pivotal role in its growth journey.

Job Description

  • Lead the transition of the project from commercial award stage through execution and production readiness.
  • Coordinate prototype development activities with international engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Develop and establish a robust local supply chain to support manufacturing operations in India.
  • Drive project planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, and execution management.
  • Conduct cost analysis and monitor project budgets to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
  • Oversee manufacturing progress and manage stakeholder communication with both internal teams and customers.
  • Validate critical vehicle systems and components throughout the development and production lifecycle.
  • Support the successful establishment and ramp-up of manufacturing operations while ensuring alignment with localization objectives and regulatory requirements

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in project management within industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Prior experience managing complex industrial projects, preferably involving heavy machinery, specialized equipment, automotive, defense, or capital goods sectors.
  • Exposure to international assignments, cross-border stakeholder management, and manufacturing setup projects preferred.
  • Experience working in organizations with global operations or multi-country project execution environments.



Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.



Technical Skills & Tools

  • Strong project management expertise with proven experience in planning, execution, and project controls.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Exposure to SAP, CAD software, and Microsoft Project would be advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, localization initiatives, and supply chain development.



Languages

  • Fluent English and Hindi are mandatory.
  • Spanish language capability would be a strong advantage.



Key Competencies

  • Results orientation and execution focus.
  • Strong planning and organizational capability.
  • Effective communication across multicultural teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage complex stakeholder environments.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a greenfield manufacturing setup in India.
  • International assignment with approximately one year in Spain.
  • End-to-end ownership of a high-impact industrial project.
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Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Programme Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Rajasthan
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069870

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