Purpose/Objective

To lead the Project Planning & Control function across the assigned portfolio of projects, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, monitoring, governance, risk management, and performance tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

The role is responsible for driving timely project delivery, optimizing resource utilization, mitigating project risks, strengthening execution controls, and providing strategic insights to leadership for informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Project Planning & Scheduling - Develop integrated project master schedules covering design, procurement, approvals, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.

- Establish project baselines, milestones, critical paths, and delivery plans.
- Ensure project schedules are aligned with business objectives and contractual commitments.
- Monitor adherence to approved project timelines and identify schedule recovery opportunities.

Project Monitoring & Control - Lead project progress tracking and performance measurement across multiple projects.

- Monitor actual progress against planned schedules and identify deviations.
- Conduct periodic project reviews and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Develop project control frameworks and governance mechanisms to drive execution excellence.

Portfolio & Program Management - Monitor project portfolio performance, resource allocation, and interdependencies across projects.

- Provide strategic visibility on project health, key milestones, risks, and performance indicators.
- Support management in project prioritization and resource optimization decisions.
- Ensure consistency in planning and reporting standards across all projects.

Risk Management & Mitigation - Establish project risk registers and monitor risk mitigation plans.

- Identify schedule, cost, resource, and execution risks at various stages of the project lifecycle.
- Conduct scenario analysis and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
- Support business continuity and contingency planning initiatives.





Cost & Performance Control - Coordinate with Contracts, Commercial, Finance, and PMO teams to monitor project budgets and cash flows.

- Analyze schedule impact on project costs and business commitments.
- Track project productivity, resource utilization, and performance metrics.
- Ensure alignment between project plans and financial objectives.

Resource Planning & Coordination - Monitor deployment and utilization of manpower, equipment, contractors, and resources.

- Identify potential resource constraints and support optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely availability of critical resources.
- Facilitate coordination across Design, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, and Execution teams.

MIS, Reporting & Analytics - Develop executive dashboards and project performance reports for leadership review.

- Monitor project KPIs related to schedule adherence, productivity, cost, and resource utilization.
- Generate forecasts and trend analyses to support strategic planning.
- Provide timely and accurate project insights for business decision-making.

Project Governance & Compliance - Establish project planning standards, methodologies, and reporting protocols.

- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, project controls frameworks, and governance requirements.
- Maintain project documentation, schedules, and records in accordance with company standards.
- Support internal audits and project assurance reviews.

Digital Transformation & Process Improvement - Drive implementation of project management systems and digital planning tools.

- Promote adoption of advanced analytics, dashboards, and automated reporting platforms.




- Benchmark project planning practices against industry standards.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery performance.

Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with Project Heads, PMO, Design, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Engineering, and Leadership teams.

- Present project status, risks, forecasts, and recommendations to senior management.
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment for successful project execution.
- Act as a trusted advisor on project planning, controls, and performance improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Capability Building - Lead and mentor project planning and controls teams across multiple projects.

- Drive capability development in scheduling, project controls, analytics, and reporting.
- Establish performance objectives and succession planning for team members.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Technical Competencies

Project Planning & Scheduling,Project Controls Management,Program & Portfolio Management,Construction Planning,Resource Planning & Optimization

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

- MBA / PGDM in Project Management, Construction Management, Operations Management, or Business Management preferred.
- Qualified certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, PRINCE2, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience - 15–20 years of experience in Project Planning, Project Controls, Program Management, PMO, or Construction Management.

- Minimum 5–8 years of leadership experience managing planning and controls functions for large-scale projects.
- Strong exposure to residential, commercial, mixed-use developments, integrated townships, hospitality, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring, risk management, reporting, and project governance.
- Experience managing complex, multi-project portfolios and cross-functional stakeholders.

Lead – Project Planning & Control

📌 Lead – Project Planning & Control (Noida)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Noida