Assistant Manager - Projects

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of plant equipment such as mixers, pumps, reactors, and packaging lines.
• Manage civil and infrastructure projects, including warehouse design, racking systems, and building expansions.
• Review and interpret technical documentation such as P&IDs and as-built drawings.
• Plan and execute plant shutdowns and turnarounds within tight timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement.
• Manage vendors and contractors effectively to ensure project success.
• Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, chemical safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure all project modifications are documented and approved.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans to prevent delays or cost overruns.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience within chemical or continuous process industries.
• B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of plant equipment (mixers, pumps, reactors, filling/packing machines) and material handling systems.
• Hands-on experience in civil projects, warehouse design, and racking systems.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical plant safety, PSSR, DRA, and gate review processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities.
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks.
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance covering employee, spouse, and up to 2 children.
• Competitive accident and term life policies.
• Progressive OPD policy.

About the Company

Henkel is a global leader in both industrial and consumer businesses, driven by a purpose to be "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations." Our portfolio includes well-known brands in hair care, laundry detergents, and high-performance adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation to shape the markets of tomorrow.