Head - Project Development

Key Accountabilities 
1. Project Development 
• Lead the development of all ongoing pipeline projects across Essar Ports 
• Ensure execution readiness, project planning, and alignment with organizational growth strategy 
• Drive timely delivery of projects within approved scope, cost, and quality parameters 
2. Engineering & EPC Management 
• Oversee engineering design, technical evaluations, and execution strategies 
• Provide leadership on EPC contracting, contractor management, and cost optimization 
• Ensure adherence to technical standards, specifications, and project schedules 
3. Project Monitoring & Governance 
• Establish and implement robust project monitoring systems, MIS, and dashboards 
• Track project progress, identify risks, and drive corrective actions 
• Define governance frameworks, reporting cadence, and performance metrics 
4. Approvals, Compliance & Regulatory 
• Drive all project-related statutory approvals, clearances, and licenses 
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, and corporate governance norms 
5. Health, Safety, Environment & Fire (HSEF) 
• Ensure adherence to all HSEF policies, standards, and regulatory requirements 
• Monitor safety performance, conduct reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives 
• Promote awareness and training programs to minimize risks and ensure zero harm objectives 
6. Project funding & Investor Relations Support 
• Contribute to project feasibility assessments, financial modelling inputs, and investment case 
development to support financing and capital allocation decisions.  
• Partner with the Finance team in investor relations activities by helping communicate project value 
propositions, growth opportunities, and business fundamentals to investors and financing partners. 
7. Stakeholder Management 
• Act as a key interface between CEO, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams 
• Lead decision-making on critical technical, commercial, and regulatory matters 
• Ensure alignment across engineering, procurement, finance, legal, and operations teams 
8. People Management 
• Build and lead a high-performing project organization across all project locations 
• Drive manpower planning, organization structuring, and capability building initiatives 
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of key project talent in line with business expansion plans 
• Mentor and develop internal talent, fostering a performance-driven and collaborative culture 
Educational Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil / Mechanical) 
Experience 
• 25+ years of experience in infrastructure / port / large-scale industrial project execution 
• Extensive experience in engineering, EPC, and project delivery roles 
• Added advantages: Experience in port sector, specifically dry bulk and liquid terminal projects