Project Management Officer

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

CTR – Regional Technical Centre of Systra India takes care of the international production of major projects at Systra Group level. CTR team has expertise in design of High-Speed Rail, Metro, Conventional Rail, Bridges, Highways, Depots, Stations and Transport Planning. Starting from Feasibility/Concept stage to Detailed Design to IFC/Shop drawings, the disciplines involved have experience of designing in accordance with various international codes and delivered projects across the world.

 

CTR team has successfully delivered some major projects in UK, UAE, Tanzania, KSA, Australia, Canada and Denmark. One of the major achievements of India CTR team has been the design of HS2 project in UK. We played an instrumental role in delivering 3 major Sublots on HS2 with our teams proactively engaging with Front Office in UK and delivering beyond client expectations. This resulted in India team receiving many accolades from the contractor BBV and client HS2. 

 

CTR team in India is proficient in working on multi-disciplinary projects integrating Design, BIM and Drawing production in a seamless workflow incorporating different software. The technical and management teams within CTR get an opportunity to work and interact with other CTR teams within Systra Group from Paris, Poland, Dubai, Philippines and Brazil.

Missions/Main Duties

• Support end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of design projects
• Track project progress against schedules and ensure timely delivery
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and cash flow to ensure effective cost control
• Analyze cost variances and implement corrective actions to avoid overruns
• Coordinate with design teams and clients for smooth project execution
• Manage billing, certification, and follow-up on payments
• Support contract administration, including variation orders (VO) and claims management
• Prepare MIS reports, progress reports, and management dashboards
• Identify project risks and support mitigation planning
• Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, and safety requirements
• Coordinate with internal finance teams for timely completion of financial activities
• Manage bank guarantees and insurance-related requirements
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual business unit presentations for senior management

Profile/Skills

• Project Planning & Scheduling (MS Project / Primavera)
• Project Execution & Cross-functional Coordination
• Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
• Billing, Certification & Payment Tracking
• Variation Orders (VO) & Claims Management
• Resource Planning & Optimization
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• MIS Reporting & Progress Tracking
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Advanced MS Excel & Data Analysis
• Power BI & Dashboard Reporting
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Communication & Team Coordination
• Added Advantage:
• NICMAR Qualification

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!