Job Description

At Ayr Energy, we build products and technologies that accelerate the world’s transition to an electrified future. The world’s energy needs are growing, and energy is increasingly being consumed in the form of electricity. We design and manufacture products that are fundamental building blocks of the grid infrastructure, present throughout the value chain of electricity from generation to consumption, such as transformers and switchgear. We count renewable developers, IPPs, EPCs and electric utilities among our customers. We headquartered in the US with a manufacturing footprint in India and are backed by some of the largest global venture-capital funds.

Website: https://ayr.energy

Role :

We are looking for a highly organized and execution-focused professional to drive project management and production planning in our transformer spread across multiple facilities in India. The role will bridge the gap between customer delivery commitments, engineering, procurement, and shop-floor execution across Ayr Energy and our partner facilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinate internally with cross-functional teams, including Design, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and other departments, as well as with partner facilities to monitor the status of ongoing projects.
• Conduct contract review meetings and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Conduct project kick-off with partner facilities.
• Coordinate with internal Cross-Border Project Management (PM) team to understand and implement change orders, if any, in collaboration with partner facilities.
• Coordinate drawing approvals & technical clarifications between partner factories and the internal Cross-Border PM team to ensure timely release for manufacturing.
• Monitor project schedules, track key milestones, and proactively identify and mitigate risks, delays and bottlenecks.
• Track payment milestones, variations, claims and commercial commitments.
• Ensure dispatch, documentation, payment, warranty and lessons learned are completed.
• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for internal stakeholders regarding project status, progress, and critical issues.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project plans and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of documentation required for customer inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and dispatch activities.
• Track site issues and coordinate with the technical team to facilitate timely resolution by acting as the interface between the site and engineering teams.
• Develop master production schedules in coordination with the Planning team, considering production capacity and resource availability at partner facilities.
• Plan material requirements in coordination with the Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time project execution.
• Monitor shop-floor progress against the production plan and initiate corrective actions whenever deviations are identified to ensure adherence to project schedules.

Skills & Attributes :

• Excellent planning, scheduling, and analytical skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-12 years of experience in project management, planning or operations within transformer/power equipment/heavy engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of transformer manufacturing processes, testing, and quality standards. Switchgear manufacturing experience bonus.

Work Environment :

• Based in Prayagraj, with regular travel to manufacturing sites (Hyderabad, Mumbai and across India).
• Flat organizational structure that fosters transparency, collaboration, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing global power equipment company.
• A collaborative, high-energy environment committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and customer success.
• Clear pathways for professional growth in operations and leadership.