JOB DETAILS
Deputy General Manager- Planning (Projects)
CompanyAdani Group
LocationIndia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 19, 2026
About The Company
Adani Group is India’s leading integrated infrastructure conglomerate, comprising 12 publicly traded companies across energy, utilities, transport, logistics, airports, ports, data centres and more.
Since 1988, the Group has been building businesses that move India’s power, cargo and passengers. The philosophy of Nation Building shapes how projects are designed, with sustainability built into how they are run and community development programmes carried out alongside operations.
Explore leadership perspectives, landmark projects and ideas shaping India’s infrastructure journey.
About the Role
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain master project schedules for thermal power plant projects using Primavera P6/MS Project.
- Prepare detailed Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 project schedules.
- Establish project milestones and monitor adherence to project timelines.
- Develop baseline schedules and track schedule variance.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams for schedule integration.
- Prepare look-ahead plans, catch-up plans, and recovery schedules.
Project Monitoring & Control
- Monitor project progress against approved baselines.
- Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks.
- Track project KPIs, productivity, and performance metrics.
- Generate MIS reports, dashboards, and progress reports for senior management.
- Analyze delays and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitor physical and financial progress of projects.
Interface Management
- Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment of engineering deliverables with construction schedules.
- Track procurement status and critical equipment deliveries.
- Drive inter-department coordination meetings and project review meetings.
Cost & Resource Planning
- Prepare resource deployment plans and manpower histograms.
- Support project cost monitoring and forecasting.
- Track project budget utilization and earned value metrics.
- Assist in project cash flow planning and forecasting.
Risk Management
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Monitor critical project activities and key milestones.
- Perform delay analysis and impact assessments.
- Maintain project risk registers and action trackers.
Reporting & Governance
- Present project status updates to senior leadership.
- Prepare monthly project review reports.
- Ensure compliance with project governance processes.
- Support management in strategic planning and decision-making.
Qualifications
Diploma/ B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engg.
Exp - 15-20 Years of relevant experience.
Preferred: MBA (Projects) / PMP Certification / Primavera P6 Certification.
Key Skills
Project PlanningProject SchedulingPrimavera P6MS ProjectCritical Path AnalysisRisk ManagementMIS ReportingEarned Value ManagementBudgetingResource DeploymentThermal Power PlantEPC CoordinationStakeholder ManagementPerformance MetricsDelay AnalysisStrategic Planning
Categories
EnergyEngineeringManagement & LeadershipConstructionManufacturing
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Deputy General Manager will lead the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of large thermal power plant projects to ensure timely completion within budget. This role involves coordinating across engineering, procurement, and construction teams while managing project risks and reporting performance metrics to senior leadership.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
22286
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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