Project Manager

Position: Project Manager

Project: Smart Water Meter / Utility Infrastructure Project

Location: Chennai

Qualification:

Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or equivalent.

Preferably Postgraduate degree / MBA.

Experience:

Minimum 15 years of overall experience in project management, utility infrastructure, or smart metering projects.

Experience in water utility projects, AMI systems, IoT applications, smart metering, and data analytics is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Lead end-to-end execution of the project within approved timelines and budget.

2.Monitor contractor, vendor, and system integrator performance as per contract scope.

3.Review project schedules, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans.

4.Coordinate with client teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders for approvals and issue resolution.

5.Monitor installation, commissioning, testing, and integration of smart meters and software platforms.

6.Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

7.Conduct project review meetings and submit progress reports to management.

8.Track project KPIs, billing milestones, variations, and claims management.

9.Identify project risks and implement corrective/preventive actions.

10.Support project handover, documentation, and closure activities.

Required Skills:

Project Planning & Execution

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Knowledge of Internet of Things, smart metering systems, utility operations, and data analytics

Strong communication and reporting skills