General Manager – Projects

25 to 30 years

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Qualification: - B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE). Preferred: M.Tech in Avionics, Radar, Microwave, Digital Signal Processing, or an MBA in Project Management / Operations. Ex-Defence Officers: Commissioned Technical Officers retired/transitioning from the Indian Navy (Electrical Branch) or Indian Air Force (Technical Branch) are highly preferred. Experience: 25 to 30 Years Domain Focus: Radars, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Strategic Communication Systems Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Head of Projects Role Objective The General Manager – Projects will spearhead the execution, integration, and lifecycle delivery of complex defense electronics projects. This senior leadership role demands a seamless blend of deep technical understanding in high-frequency hardware and a disciplined, strategic approach to defense project management. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between engineering design teams, production, and Indian Defence customers to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to exacting military standards. Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Project Execution & Delivery Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams across diverse engineering verticals (Hardware Design, RF & Microwave, FPGA, Software, and Production). Establish rigorous project schedules, baseline execution milestones, and implement continuous risk-mitigation strategies. Ensure all systems are designed and qualified strictly to defense standards, including MIL-STD-810 (environmental) and MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC). 2. Customer & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary technical and managerial liaison for key defense stakeholders, including DRDO labs, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and defense PSUs. Guide teams through critical defense milestone reviews, including System Requirement Specifications (SyRS), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR). Manage acceptance testing protocols, overseeing Factory Acceptance Trials (FAT) and Joint Field Evaluation / Site Acceptance Trials (SAT). 3. Cross-Functional Operations Coordination Collaborate tightly with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team to guarantee timely procurement of highly specialized, high-reliability electronic and mechanical components. Partner with the Production and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) teams to streamline manufacturing workflows, environmental stress screening (ESS), and ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D standards. Dynamically allocate resources across multiple active project streams to eliminate delivery bottlenecks. Solid experience handling the induction, maintenance, system upgrade, or trials of modern Radar systems, Electronic Warfare suites (Jammers/Receivers), or advanced tactical Communication Networks. Age Criteria Preferable: Less than 52 years old as of the date of application. Domain-Specific Expertise Radars: Deep understanding of radar signal processing, transmitter/receiver sub-systems, or active electronically scanned arrays (AESA). Electronic Warfare (EW): Hands-on exposure to SIGINT/ELINT systems, RF/Microwave architectures, or jammer power amplifiers. Communication Systems: Familiarity with high-speed digital designs, V/UHF software-defined radios (SDRs), and secure communication protocols.