Director - Project Logistics

Description:
Director Project Logistics (India)
Location: Mumbai / Delhi / Bangalore (Pan-India mandate)
Function: Project Logistics ODC, Heavy Lift, EPC, Industrial Projects
Reporting To: CEO / Group Managing Director
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned leader to head our Project Logistics vertical in India, driving strategy, growth, and execution across complex cargo movements.
This role carries full ownership of the Projects business, including P&L, commercial strategy, technical solutioning, and end-to-end execution of large-scale logistics operations across multimodal platforms (road, sea, air, RO-RO, and break-bulk).
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in ODC, heavy lift, EPC, and industrial project logistics, along with a proven track record of scaling high-impact logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy & P&L Leadership
- Lead the pan-India Project Logistics business with full P&L ownership
- Define and execute the strategic roadmap for growth and capability expansion
- Identify new markets, partnerships, and service offerings
2. Business Development & Commercial Excellence
- Drive acquisition of project cargo across EPC, infrastructure, renewables, heavy engineering, and industrial sectors

- Lead RFQs, tendering, technical proposals, pricing, and negotiations
- Build strong relationships with carriers, EPC contractors, vendors, and partners
3. Technical Solution Design
- Assess feasibility of ODC & heavy lift movements
- Oversee preparation of method statements, lifting plans, route surveys, and risk assessments
- Ensure solutions are safe, compliant, and cost-effective
4. Operational Execution Oversight
- Manage end-to-end execution across multimodal logistics (road, sea, air, barge, charters)
- Coordinate with ports, CFS, transporters, crane operators, and surveyors
- Ensure timely delivery, cost control, SLA adherence, and documentation excellence
5. Leadership & Team Building
- Build and lead a high-performance Projects team across India
- Mentor project managers and strengthen technical and operational capabilities
- Establish SOPs, governance frameworks, and safety culture
6. Process, Compliance & Systems
- Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and risk management standards
- Drive digitization and process improvements
- Standardise pricing, planning, and execution frameworks

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Required Experience & Qualifications
- 1218+ years in Project Logistics / ODC / Heavy Lift / EPC logistics
- Strong expertise in multimodal project cargo operations and route planning
- Proven track record of leading and scaling a Projects business
- Strong network within Indias logistics and project cargo ecosystem
- Ability to manage large, complex, multi-location projects simultaneously
- Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
- Technical expertise in Project Logistics & Heavy Lift
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Leadership & team development
- Strategic planning & risk management
- Vendor & stakeholder management
- High ownership with strong execution focus
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead and scale a high-impact national business vertical
- Work closely with top leadership and decision-makers
- Drive large-scale, complex infrastructure and industrial projects
- Be part of a fast-growing, innovation-driven logistics organization