Project Lead

Project Lead (SaaS MetalCloud)

Location: Kolkata HQ, with frequent pan-India travel

Experience: 35 year

About NowPurchase

At NowPurchase, were on a mission to digitally transform the metal manufacturing industryone foundry at a time.

Our vision is bold:

To build a tech-first ecosystem that empowers foundries to procure better, melt smarter, and operate with unmatched efficiency.

Our flagship SaaS platform MetalCloud is at the heart of this revolutionbringing real-time visibility, process discipline, AI-driven insights, and production control to an industry that has historically operated on gut-feel and manual processes.

Were not just building software.

Were redefining how an entire industry thinks, works, and grows.

Why This Role Exists

As MetalCloud expands rapidlyonboarding 10+ new projects every year the need for a strong Project Lead has become critical.

This role is being created to:

• Manage and implement custom projects with precision and speed with Optimum resource consumption.
• Align every stakeholderfrom Sales to Product to Techto a single execution plan
• Ensure customers realise actual, measurable value from the solutions we deploy
• Build a repeatable, scalable project implementation engine
• Reduce effort, increase efficiency, and deliver a consistent customer experience
• This role carries large ownership , high visibility , and direct impact on the success of every custom project we deploy.

What the Role Looks Like

As a Project Lead, you become the face of NowPurchase for customers after the sale closes.

You will:

• Take complete ownership of custom project implementation
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Tech, and Customer Success
• Ensure the earliest possible go-live with efficient resource management
• Build trust, confidence, and long-term relationships with customers
• Ensure customers actually use MetalCloud and realise value from it

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in the field, takes ownership, and enjoys solving real industrial problems

Job Summary (TL;DR)

Were looking for a 35 year experienced B2B Implementation Leader , preferably based in Kolkata, who can take full ownership of project successfrom kickoff to renewal & so on.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Implementation

• Execute the implementation of projects across regions (South, West, East, North)
• Frequently travel for high-value accounts or escalations
• Ensure customers go live with minimal delays
• Delivery of project under the given constraints ofo Time,Scope,Cost & Quality

3. Onboarding Strategy & Execution

• Plan and manage rollout timelines
• Configure workflows as per customer requirements
• Ensure seamless coordination between product, tech, and field teams

6. Metrics, Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Track KPIs (activation time, go live tiem)
• Share implementation reports with leadership
• Maintain complete visibility of project progress across regions

8. Relationship Management

• Build long-standing customer relationships
• Celebrate wins, ensure satisfaction, and act as a trusted advisor

Skills & Experience Were Looking For

Must-Have

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong organisation, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities with full ownership
• Bachelors degree in Engineering with 23 years of B2B project implementation experience
• Proven execution capability in distributed/on-site environments with willingness to travel across India
• Experience in custom project implementation, industrial automation, or digitisation projects
• Familiarity with CRM/CS tools (Zoho, HubSpot, Gainsight)
• Attention to detail with ability to work in ambiguity
• Understanding of business fundamentals
• Vendor management, purchasing, and negotiation skills

Good-to-Have

• Experience with manufacturing/foundry customers
• Experience hosting demos, webinars, or check-ins
• Experience in industrial SaaS/Projects

Our Hiring Process (Fast & Transparent)

1. Initial HR Conversation
2. Interview with Senior Manager (Projects)
3. Interview with Business Head MetalCloud
4. Final Round with CEO/CTO

Career Growth Path

Project Lead (MetalCloud) Project Manager(MetalCloud) Senior Manager(Projects) d) VP(Projects) -CXOs

Ready to Join Us?

If youre excited about working at the intersection of SaaS, manufacturing, project implementation, and customer success this is where you belong.