Lead - Project Planning & Control (PPC)

About the role

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets for large-scale data center infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with AdaniConneX’s strategic goals.
• Oversee critical project activity planning, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to ensure timely project delivery.
• Monitor and govern project progress through detailed reviews of schedules, budgets, and milestones, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate innovative and sustainable practices into project execution, reflecting AdaniConneX’s core values.
• Utilize advanced project management tools and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Chief Project Officer, highlighting key project metrics, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, ensuring transparent communication and alignment with project objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing project performance data and implementing best practices.
• Ensure seamless coordination with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to meet project deliverables.
• Support the development of scalable and resilient project frameworks that align with AdaniConneX’s vision of being a trusted digital infrastructure partner

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5-15 years of experience in project management, planning, budgeting, and governance, with a focus on infrastructure and data center projects.
• Proven expertise in critical project activity planning, review, and monitoring of schedules and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex projects within the infrastructure or data center domain

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration (preferred).

Years & Type of Experience

• 17+ years of experience in project planning and control, with a strong focus on infrastructure and data center projects.
• Extensive experience in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

Domain Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure and data center project planning and execution.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in project management and governance.
• Expertise in risk management, resource allocation, and performance monitoring for large-scale projects.

Digital & Operational Tools

• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Experience with data analytics platforms for project performance tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with digital transformation tools and technologies relevant to infrastructure and data center projects.

Leadership Capabilities

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in managing budgets exceeding $100M and delivering projects on time and within scope.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering trust and transparency within teams and with external partners.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5-15 years of experience in project management, planning, budgeting, and governance, with a focus on infrastructure and data center projects.
• Proven expertise in critical project activity planning, review, and monitoring of schedules and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex projects within the infrastructure or data center domain.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration (preferred).