Project Chief Engineer – APM Engineering (ISU) Grade - 4L

Overview

Project Chief Engineer for APM Engineering (ISU) in the elevator business, serving as the technical and project leadership focal point for strategic engineering project execution.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end engineering delivery for strategic and complex elevator projects.
• Act as the primary engineering interface between Frontline, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Product Management teams.
• Drive project planning, technical alignment, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, product requirements, safety regulations, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and business objectives.
• Manage project escalations and provide timely solutions to technical and operational challenges.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs and governance reviews.

What you'll need

• Minimum 15 years of experience in elevator engineering, project engineering, product engineering, or supply chain engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of elevator products and engineering processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record in complex project delivery and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

Nice to have

• Certified PMP is an added advantage.
• Elevator industry experience with exposure to New Business Solutions (NBS), modernization, engineering, or product development.
• Familiarity with global engineering and supply chain environments.

Details

• Job location: Chennai, India.
• Reports to: Head of Engineering - APM.