Head of Projects | Power Infrastructure Organisation

Head of Projects – Power Infrastructure | USA / India

We are currently assisting a US-based start-up power infrastructure company in identifying a senior leader for the position of Head of Projects .

The organisation is expanding its global presence in critical power infrastructure, with a focus on power transformers, high-voltage switchgear, and circuit breakers. It has established two R&D centres in South India and is setting up two manufacturing facilities in India—one in North India and another in West India.

The Role

The Head of Projects will lead the end-to-end execution of customer orders, ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer-facing teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project execution from contract handover and order review through engineering, manufacturing, testing, dispatch, and commissioning.
• Driving project schedules, cost control, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinating with engineering, design, production, quality, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Managing customer relationships, progress reviews, technical clarifications, and project escalations.
• Overseeing factory acceptance testing, inspection, documentation, logistics, and site commissioning, as applicable.
• Establishing robust project management processes and performance metrics to support the company's global growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Senior professionals who have significant experience in project management, customer order execution, and delivery of power transformers, high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, or related electrical equipment.

Experience in managing complex, high-value projects, working with global customers, and leading cross-functional teams will be highly valued.

Location: USA or India, based on the candidate's experience and suitability.