Project Management Lead

About PolyCycl

PolyCycl is focused on addressing one of the largest pain points in the field of waste management, the challenge of recycling hard-to-recycle waste plastics. The company has been working for 10+ years, developing multiple technologies for chemical recycling of low-grade waste plastics.

• PolyCycl's flagship technology enables conversion of low-grade plastics to high-value hydrocarbon oils, using a differentiated and patented fully continuous pyrolysis process.

• Such hydrocarbon oils have been evaluated and qualified by global petrochemical and technology majors for the manufacturing of low-carbon plastics that are identical to plastics manufactured conventionally from fossil resources.

• The technology paves the way for a plastic-to-plastic circular economy, where waste plastics such as flexible packaging films, single-use polythene bags, ketchup bottles with food residues, etc., can be recycled endlessly in a closed loop to manufacture new polymer resins.

• PolyCycl is one of the few companies in the world today that has developed a patented, fully continuous process architecture for the conversion process. The continuous process architecture enables CapEx reduction of up to 50% versus incumbent offerings and high project EBITDAs of 40-65%.

• 8 international patent grants.

Website: www.polycycl.com | More about PolyCycl

Role Overview:

•Required experience range: 15 – 25 years

•Preferred educational background: BTech/BE/Diploma in Mechanical

•Preferred industry background: Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical & Polymers

•Employment type: Full-time, onsite

•Location: PolyCycl’s R&D Centre (Kalka) - near Chandigarh

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is an experienced and result-oriented project manager with a strong mechanical engineering background to lead end-to-end execution of industrial/engineering projects.

The ideal candidate would be a skilled engineering professional having experience with pre-project planning, design engineering, FEED, basic and detailed engineering, procurement and sourcing, cost estimation, process safety management, plant commissioning and start-up.

The role includes project execution along with involvement in mechanical design, equipment engineering, and fabrication management to ensure delivery within timelines, cost, and quality standards.

Work Experience: 15-25 years

Technical Skills:

Project management:

• Lead and manage multiple projects from concept to commissioning. Prepare project plans including scope, timelines, budgets and resource allocation.

• Monitor project progress, track project KPIs and ensure adherence to schedule and cost targets.

• Handle client relationships, communication, meetings, and reporting.

• Review and validate mechanical designs, ensure proper equipment sizing/selection, and maintain compliance with codes while supporting optimization and technical approvals.

Vendor management:

• Vendor development and vendor engagement for engineering finalization and scope finalization.

• Experience with procurement management, vendor engagement and negotiation and be able to manage relationships with external partners.

• Contractor finalization and engagement for project construction.

Documentation skills:

• Ability to review and improve protocols and documents and have experience in writing technology documents.

• Lead design reviews, HAZOP/technical discussions, and approvals.

• Liaise with statutory bodies for project approvals and clearances and expedite the same.

• Ability to prepare MIS reports and present project status to senior management.

Project Execution Tools:

• Experience with the use of advanced design technology platforms and integrated project execution tools for engineering design e.g. Jira, Zoho Projects/ MS Projects or equivalent; AVEVA E3D, Intergraph SmartPlant3D.

Strong leadership abilities:

• Ability to lead and motivate your small multidisciplinary teams, set clear goals and expectations, and provide guidance and support to achieve them.

Strategic thinking:

• Ability to think critically and make strategic decisions, analyze data and assess risks, and develop plans that align with the company’s overall goals.