Senior Executive (Engineering Projects - Planning, Scheduling and Controlling)

Title: Senior Executive (Engineering Projects - Planning, Scheduling and Controlling)

Business Unit: Engineering & Projects

Job Grade: Senior Executive

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, controlling, and reporting all project activities related to pharmaceutical facility expansion, modernization, utility systems, manufacturing areas, laboratories, warehouses, and infrastructure projects. Ensure projects are completed safely, within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with GMP, regulatory, and company standards.

Experience:

• 5 to 7 Years of experience in relevant field in Pharmaceutical Industry

• Experiences on Primavera platform & MS Projects

• Excellent communication skills, strong collaborator, problem solving, interdepartmental coordination, team leadership.

Education: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical (preferred)/ Electrical

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans for Greenfield and Brownfield projects.

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria.

• Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.

• Establish project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent planning tools.

• Coordinate with stakeholders for project requirements and resource planning.

• Develop project baseline schedules and execution strategies.

2. Project Scheduling

• Prepare master schedules, detailed schedules, look-ahead schedules, and recovery schedules.

• Monitor critical path activities and identify schedule risks.

• Track engineering, procurement, construction, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities.

• Develop resource-loaded schedules and manpower histograms.

• Monitor contractor schedules and ensure alignment with project milestones.

• Optimize project sequencing to minimize operational disruptions in Brownfield projects

3. Project Monitoring & Control

• Track project progress against approved baselines.

• Measure Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI).

• Analyze schedule variances and implement corrective actions.

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management.

• Conduct delay analysis and develop mitigation/recovery plans.

• Monitor project KPIs and milestone achievements.

4. Brownfield Project Management

• Plan shutdown activities with minimal impact on production.

• Coordinate tie-ins and modifications to existing process, utility, HVAC, and electrical systems.

• Develop phased execution strategies to maintain business continuity.

• Assess project risks associated with operational areas.

• Coordinate with manufacturing, QA, QC, EHS, and maintenance teams.

• Manage contractor activities in live GMP environments.

5. Greenfield Project Management

• Manage planning activities from concept to commercial production.

• Coordinate engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification phases.

• Monitor site infrastructure development including:

• Production facilities
• Utility generation systems
• HVAC systems
• Warehouses
• Laboratories
• Administration buildings
• Waste treatment facilities

• Ensure timely completion of project milestones.

6. Cost Control & Budget Monitoring

• Develop project budgets and cash flow forecasts.

• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.

• Track commitments, PO status, invoices, and project financials.

• Prepare cost variance analysis and forecast project completion costs.

• Support CAPEX planning and budget approvals.

7. Risk Management

• Identify project risks and opportunities.

• Maintain project risk register.

• Conduct schedule risk assessments.

• Develop mitigation and contingency plans.

• Monitor critical project constraints and dependencies.

8. Contractor & Vendor Management

• Review contractor schedules and progress reports.

• Monitor engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors.

• Ensure contractor productivity and milestone compliance.

• Participate in technical and progress review meetings.

• Verify progress for billing certification.

9. Pharma Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

• Ensure compliance with:

• cGMP
• US FDA requirements
• EU GMP
• WHO guidelines
• MHRA requirements
• Local statutory regulations

• Coordinate planning activities for:

• DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ
• CSV activities
• Validation Master Plans
• Regulatory inspections and audits

10. Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with: Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control

Travel Estimate: 20%

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!