Senior Technical Project Manager – Water Treatment Systems

Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager – Water Treatment Systems (Dialysis)

Location: Gurgaon, India

Reporting To: SBU Head – Advanced Therapies

Role Purpose

The Senior Technical Project Manager – Water Treatment Systems will be responsible for leading and managing all India projects related to dialysis water treatment systems, ensuring successful planning, execution, installation, commissioning, validation, and handover of systems in compliance with applicable quality and healthcare standards. The role will oversee a team of project engineers and service personnel and act as the primary point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

Project Management

Lead end-to-end execution of dialysis water treatment system projects across India

Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocation strategies, and execution schedules

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality requirements

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary

Conduct regular project reviews and performance reporting

Technical Leadership

Provide technical expertise in water treatment systems used for dialysis applications, including: Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems

Pretreatment systems

Distribution loops

Disinfection systems

Water quality monitoring and validation

Ensure compliance with applicable dialysis water quality standards and healthcare regulations

Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues

Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop the national project team

Establish performance objectives and monitor team productivity

Coordinate activities of project engineers, installation teams, and service personnel

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary project interface for hospitals, dialysis centres, Nephrologists, Biomedical and Maintenance Heads

Conduct project kick-off meetings, progress reviews, and final handovers

Build strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction

Collaborate closely with sales, service, procurement, quality, and operations teams

Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to company quality management systems and project governance processes

Verify that installations meet design specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations

Support audits, validations, documentation reviews, and regulatory inspections

Maintain complete project documentation, including drawings, validation reports, and commissioning records

Financial Management

Manage project budgets, cost controls, and resource utilization

Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities for operational efficiency

Support commercial discussions related to project scope changes and customer requirements.

Vendor & Contractor Management

Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and installation partners.

Ensure contractor compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements.

Evaluate vendor performance and support strategic sourcing initiatives

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred

Additional qualifications in water treatment technologies will be an advantage

15 - 20 years of experience in water treatment, healthcare infrastructure, medical devices, or related industries

Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects and teams

Proven experience with dialysis water treatment systems and healthcare projects preferred

Experience managing multi-location projects across India

Technical Skills

Proficiency in project planning and reporting tools

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership Competencies

Team leadership and people management

Strategic planning and execution

Customer focus

Decision-making and accountability

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution and negotiation

Continuous improvement mindset

Travel Requirements

Extensive travel across India (50–70%) to customer sites, project locations, and regional offices/warehouses

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time project completion rate

Project budget adherence

Customer satisfaction scores

System commissioning and validation success rate

Team productivity and engagement

Quality and compliance metrics

Safety performance indicators

What Success Looks Like

Consistent delivery of high-quality dialysis water treatment projects across India

Strong customer relationships and repeat business

High-performing project team with clear accountability and development plans

Compliance with all regulatory, quality, and safety requirements

Improved operational efficiency and project profitability