Role Purpose The Head Projects is the single-point owner for all capital projects across Shalinas manufacturing and supply network. This includes greenfield manufacturing facilities, plant expansions, capacity upgrades, utilities, and major engineering initiatives.

The role is responsible for end-to-end project lifecycle management from project conception and charter approval through engineering design, contractor selection, execution, commissioning, and handover to operations.

The incumbent will lead projects centrally, while supervising site-based teams who are accountable for on-ground execution. This role ensures standardization, cost discipline, timeline adherence, and governance across geographies.

Role & responsibilities

1. Project Strategy & Portfolio Governance

- Own the global project portfolio aligned to Shalinas manufacturing and supply chain expansion strategy.
- Translate business and capacity requirements into clearly defined project charters, scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Establish project governance frameworks, stage gates, and approval mechanisms for all CAPEX projects.

1. Project Planning & Engineering Oversight

- Lead conceptualization, feasibility assessments, and engineering strategies for greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Oversee preparation and approval of concept layouts, master plans, and detailed engineering drawings (civil, MEP, utilities, and process).
- Ensure alignment of designs with manufacturing, quality, EHS, and regulatory requirements.

1. Budgeting, Cost Control & Commercial Management

- Own CAPEX budgeting, cost estimation, and board-level project approvals.
- Drive contractor and vendor selection, tendering, technical evaluations,



and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure tight cost control, value engineering, and adherence to approved budgets across projects.

1. Project Execution & Delivery

- Oversee execution of multiple concurrent projects across geographies through site-based Project Managers.
- Monitor progress against master project schedules and key milestones; intervene and escalate where required.
- Ensure timely installation, commissioning, and readiness for validation and operations.

1. Vendor, Contractor & Stakeholder Management

- Manage relationships with EPC contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and statutory authorities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Ensure smooth coordination between central teams and site-level execution teams.

1. Compliance, Quality & Risk Management

- Ensure all projects meet GMP, regulatory, safety, and corporate quality standards.
- Identify project risks proactively and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure proper documentation, audit readiness, and formal project handover to operations.

1. Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Lead and develop the Projects organization, including mentoring site-based teams.
- Drive standardization of project management tools, templates, reporting, and best practices.




- Build long-term internal capability to manage complex, multi-country capital projects.

Key Interfaces

- Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
- Engineering, EHS & Utilities
- Finance & Procurement
- Supply Chain & Operations
- External Consultants, EPC Contractors, and Equipment Vendors

Preferred candidate profile

Education

- Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management preferred.

Experience
- 18–22 years of experience in industrial or pharmaceutical project management.
- Proven track record of delivering greenfield manufacturing facilities and large-scale expansions.
- Strong exposure to GMP environments, utilities, process equipment, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience managing projects in Africa or other emerging markets is strongly preferred.

Skills & Attributes
- Solid project governance and execution mindset.
- Ability to manage complexity across geographies, cultures, and regulatory environments.
- Commercial acumen in contractor negotiations and CAPEX control.
- Executive presence with the ability to engage Board-level and CXO stakeholders.

Success Measures / KPIs
- On-time and on-budget delivery of approved projects
- CAPEX adherence and cost optimization
- Readiness for validation and commercial operations
- Safety, quality, and compliance outcomes
- Effectiveness of site Project Managers and delivery governance

Work Environment This position is based at the Global Supply Organization office in Navi Mumbai. The role will require travel domestically/ internationally up to 25% of the time.

📌 Head - Engineering & Projects | Shalina Laboratories Pvt Ltd (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Shalina Healthcare
📍 Navi Mumbai