Global Projects Manager - India

Build the Future. Lead a Landmark Project. Leave a Legacy. 

As Hexcel accelerates its strategic global growth initiatives and expansion of manufacturing capabilities in India and overall, Asia Pacific Region, we are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to take ownership of a flagship greenfield chemical manufacturing facility from concept through to operational handover. 

With executive visibility, international stakeholder engagement, and responsibility for a capital investment this role offers the chance to shape a world-class manufacturing operation that will play a critical role in Hexcel's global footprint. We are looking for a commercially astute, technically strong, and influential project leader who thrives in complex building projects, can navigate India's regulatory construction landscape, and has a proven track record of delivering major industrial projects on time and budget. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the end-to-end execution of a major greenfield manufacturing project, from business case development and FEL/FEED through construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover. 

• Take full accountability for project scope, budget, schedule, governance, and overall capital project delivery performance. 

• Drive collaboration across global engineering, operations, business development, procurement, EPC contractors, and regional stakeholders. 

• Develop and implement robust project execution, procurement, contracting, risk management, and change management strategies. 

• Ensure world-class Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are embedded throughout all project phases. 

• Lead engagement with Indian government agencies, regulatory bodies, permitting authorities, and local stakeholders to secure all required approvals and maintain statutory compliance. 

• Oversee engineering design activities, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, civil, process, and infrastructure deliverables meet project requirements. 

• Manage EPC partners, contractors, consultants, and vendors to achieve exceptional cost, quality, schedule, and safety outcomes. 

• Provide executive-level reporting, project governance updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership teams. 

• Lead commissioning, qualification, performance testing, and successful transition of the manufacturing facility into operations. 

Key Requirements: 

• Minimum 12 years of Project Management experience delivering large-scale industrial or manufacturing construction projects. 

• Proven Project Management experience gained during the construction and delivery of a Chemical Manufacturing Plant, preferably within a greenfield environment. 

• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering at least one major capital project valued at $100 Million or greater, with overall responsibility for end-to-end delivery. 

• Deep understanding of Indian regulatory, environmental, permitting, statutory compliance, and infrastructure requirements associated with industrial developments. 

• Strong working knowledge of EPC execution models, contract management, risk mitigation, claims management, and procurement strategies. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Indian regional languages, with value placed on South and West Indian language capabilities. 

• Experience leading multicultural, cross-functional international project teams and managing multiple stakeholders across different regions. 

• Strong technical understanding of engineering drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, material balances, construction methodologies, commissioning, and operational readiness activities. 

• PMP Certification and Six Sigma Principles blended with previous experience within Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Advanced Materials, or a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous. 

Why Join Hexcel in India? 

This is an opportunity to lead a transformational greenfield project with global visibility, significant autonomy, and the support of an industry-leader in Aerospace materials manufacturing. You will play a pivotal role in delivering a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will shape the future of Hexcel's operations in one of the world's fastest-growing industrial markets. 
 
We are committed to providing a professional, engaging, and transparent recruitment experience that allows candidates to fully demonstrate their technical expertise, leadership capability, and project delivery experience: 

Stage 1: Recruiter Pre-Screen Interview (Microsoft Teams) 
Stage 2: Technical & Leadership Interview (Microsoft Teams) 
Final Stage: Executive Interview & Project Presentation (In Person)