Head – Project ManagementBU: L&T-; EPS – Power Electronics & BESSLocation: Bangalore

The Head of Project Management is responsible for leading the organization's Project Management Office (PMO) and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

This role establishes project management standards, drives governance, optimizes resource utilization, manages multiple project portfolios, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards.

The role requires robust leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement the organization's project management and continuously improve project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices.

Align project execution with business objectives and strategic priorities.

Lead portfolio planning and Portfolio Management

Oversee multiple programs and projects across business functions.

Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, and resource project risks and implement mitigation projects achieve defined business outcomes and benefits.

Team Leadership

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing project management team.

Develop competency frameworks and training programs.

Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with executive leadership to define project priorities.

Provide regular project portfolio updates to senior management.

Manage relationships with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Resolve escalated project issues and conflicts.

Governance & Compliance

Establish project governance standards and reporting mechanisms.





Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Conduct project audits and lessons-learned reviews.

Drive continuous process improvement Management

Manage project budgets and forecasting.

Optimize project resource financial performance and project ROI.

Support business case development for strategic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.20+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership

Required Skills

Strategic planning and portfolio managementPMO setup and governance

Program and project management

Budget and financial management

Risk and issue management

Leadership and team development

Stakeholder and executive communication

Change management

Vendor and contract management

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)On-time project delivery, Budget adherence, Customer satisfaction

Resource utilization, Portfolio health and governance compliance

Benefits realization, Team engagement and retention

Preferred Experience

Experience managing large, cross-functional transformation programs.

Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.

Experience implementing PMO processes and project management tools.

Strong understanding of digital transformation, process improvement, and organizational change management.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinking

Results orientation

Customer focus

People leadership

Collaboration and influence

Innovation and continuous improvement

Accountability and integrity

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📌 Head - Project Management (India)
🏢 Larsen and Toubro
📍 India