01Overview
Purpose of the Role
The role is accountable for conceptualizing, planning, and executing the company capacity expansion agenda in line with its strategic aspiration of achieving 100+ MTPA capacity and selective international expansion. The incumbent will lead the entire lifecycle of projects (Cement + AFR + Railway) from ideation, feasibility, land and statutory readiness, engineering design, contracting strategy, execution, commissioning, and stabilization. The role will also be responsible for driving industry-leading capital efficiency, with a clear focus on achieving lowest cost per tonne of installed capacity, in line with the companies' philosophy of cost leadership and disciplined capital deployment. The role will act as the custodian of capital efficiency and project governance, while building future-ready capabilities in low-carbon technologies, digital plant infrastructure, and modular project execution.
Job Responsibilities (KRA)
Deliverables
Delivering multiple large-scale projects concurrently across diverse geographies
Balancing speed of execution with capital discipline and quality
Navigating complex regulatory and land acquisition environments
Building future-ready assets amid evolving sustainability and carbon norms
Managing a large and diverse contractor ecosystem effectively
Job Requirements (KPI)
Educational Qualifications & Experience
Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Civil)
25-30 Years of experience
Competencies
Strategic thinking with strong execution orientation Proven ability to drive cost leadership in capital projects (cost per tonne mindset)
Experience in data-driven project governance and digital tools (SAP, dashboards)
Strong financial and commercial acumen in capex management
Exceptional stakeholder management capability
Ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teamsHigh level of resilience, adaptability, and decision-making under complexity
Visionary in translating growth ambition into tangible assets
Disciplined and governance-oriented in capital deployment
Collaborative in working across functions and external partnersBuilds institutional capability beyond individual projects
Reports to: CMO or Managing Director
Direct Reports: (8 to 10) e.g. Project Heads, Engineering Leads, PMO teams
Span: Pan-India with potential international oversight .
