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Assistant Manager Projects

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Date: 11 Aug 2026

Location: Kolkata, India

Company: Sterlite Power Transmission Limited

Position Title

Project Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for program governance, planning, monitoring, cost control, and execution of EHV/HV transmission EPC projects (UG Cables & Substations). The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant project delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Contracts, and key stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of EHV substation and underground cable projects. 
  • Develop project schedules using tools like Primavera / MS Project. 
  • Monitor progress and ensure milestone achievement. 
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and contracts.
  • Monitor critical path and implement corrective actions to avoid delays
  • Standardize planning templates across projects
  • Prepare and control project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost baselines
  • Ensure alignment with Cost Excellence frameworks
  • Drive risk mitigation strategies and escalation framework.

Position Demands

Traveling as and when required.

Competencies

Behavioural - Impact and Influence
Behavioural - Information Seeking
Behavioural - Initiative
Behavioural - Innovative Thinking
Functional - Financial
Functional - Operational
Functional - People
Functional - Strategic

About Us

Sterlite Electric is India’s leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider, focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space and capital.

 

We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Sterlite Power is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of energy delivery.

 

We are guided by our core purpose of empowering humanity by addressing the toughest challenges of energy delivery. Our four core values form the pillars of our organization:

 

  • Respect: Every one counts
  • Social Impact: We work to improve lives
  • Fun: “Thank God it’s Monday!”
  • Innovation: A new way today

 

Sterlite Electric is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 10,000 circuit km and 15,000 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing.

 

For more details, visit: www.sterlitepower.com