Head - Infrastructure - Civil

Position Vacant: Head - Infrastructure, TATA Steel Foundation, Jamshedpur

Organization Background:

- Tata Steel Foundation, established in 2016 as a Section 8 company and a subsidiary of Tata Steel, leads community-driven development initiatives across six Indian states.

- With over 1600 members, the Foundation partners with tribal and marginalized communities to address challenges in public health, education, livelihoods, gender equality, and infrastructure.

- In FY24, it reached 4.77 million people through programs funded with over INR 500 crores, aimed at creating "an enlightened and equitable society where every individual realizes their potential with dignity."

- The Foundation operates through Impact and Enterprise pathways, using national and regional change models to enhance societal impact.

- It collaborates with governments and organizations to advocate for sustainable development, with a focus on emerging areas like climate-resilient livelihoods and ecosystem restoration.

- Tata Steel Foundation is committed to driving long-term, inclusive change in India's development landscape.

For more information, please visit https://www.tatasteel.com/corporate/ourorganisation/csr/tata-steel-foundation/

Job Description/ Responsibilities:

- The Head - Infrastructure (HI) is a pivotal senior leadership position, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), providing the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving infrastructure development that transforms the quality of life for underserved communities.

- S/he will play a critical part in shaping and implementing innovative infrastructure solutions that directly contributes to improving living standards, ensuring that every project aligns with the Foundation's mission of creating lasting societal change.

- The focus of this role is on leading the design and execution of large-scale, high-impact infrastructure initiatives that resonate with the organization's core development themes, such as public health, education, livelihoods, and community resilience.

- As part of the 2030 agenda, HI will contribute to broader development goals that emphasize sustainability and inclusivity, making this role key to the organization's long-term vision.

- The HI will be responsible for managing and overseeing a total of 26 directly supervised employees, including managerial and supervisory staff, and an additional eight indirect reports consisting of managerial and supervisory staff across various locations.

- This is an ideal opportunity for experienced leaders who excel in process and design excellence, and who are passionate about creating sustainable, long-term change.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Key Objectives of the Role:

- Develop strategies to integrate innovative design thinking into infrastructure projects across various geographies and themes, incorporating directional inputs from the Foundation's Board, Tata Steel Limited (TSL), Tata Steel Group (TSG), and relevant government bodies;

- Plan, propose, implement, and review the Foundation's Annual Business Plan for budgets of Rs. 100 Crore and above, as committed to the board;

- Design and implement innovative, cost-effective community infrastructure development projects (civil and structural) in collaboration with the Foundation's core development themes;

- Uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in alignment with group company norms.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Implement project management approaches to achieve functional goals within approved budgets and timelines (20%);

- Conceptualize, validate, design, and approve the execution of civil and structural construction initiatives (20%);

- Driving safety & total quality management in respect of civil and structural jobs (20%);

- Review the implementation of Annual Business Plan (ABP) across geographies to ensure its adequacy and alignment with the Foundation's objectives and strategy (10%);

- Oversee vendor compliance, bill certification, and payment processes (10%);

- Mentor individual and team performance, guiding them towards professional growth and excellence (10%);

- Prepare and submit management reports, presentations, and progress reviews (10%).

Qualifications, Experience And Competencies:

Qualifications:

- Applicants must have Master's degree/MBA or equivalent along with Bachelor's degree (B. Tech/ B.Sc./ B.E.) in Civil Engineering from accredited university.

- Alternatively, candidates with related specializations, such as Urban Planning, or Environmental Engineering, with strong experience in infrastructure management shall also be considered based on their compatibility with the role requirements.

Experience: A minimum of 20 years of experience in Infrastructure (both Hard/Tangible & Soft/Intangible), of which at least 10 years of experience in should be in heading the vertical.

Skills And Competencies:

Skills:

- Expertise in Design Preparation and Bill of Quantities (BoQ) document metrics;

- Proficiency in Civil/Structural Design Softwares - AutoCAD/Civil 3D, STAAD Pro, MS-Project, Revit, etc;

- Strong Command of English and Hindi, both written and speaking is required;

- Knowledge of other languages such as Odia, Bengali, Santhali, Ho is a plus;

- Proficient in MS-Office suite, Power BI, Data Analytics tools;

- Skilled in Financial/ Budget Planning and Management;

- Familiarity with GIS mapping and geospatial technologies/software is highly desirable;

- Proven ability to implement project management and Agile methodologies, aligned with functional KPIs and OKRs.

Competencies:

- Proven experience in developing and executing large-scale rural infrastructure projects;

- Strong understanding of the linkages between climate change, ecosystems, and infrastructure projects (both large and small), demonstrated through previous work experience;

- Extensive expertise in climate risk, vulnerability, and adaptation assessments, with experience in participatory project identification and management;

- Strong mentoring and leadership skills, with a proven ability to guide and support teams for effective project delivery;

- Ability to thrive in diverse environments, with experience interacting with senior leadership on strategic initiatives;

- Demonstrated success in operational management and program execution;

- Skilled in crafting and delivering comprehensive reports and presentations to the board, effectively conveying key insights, performance data, and strategic recommendations;

- Strategic planning experience in developing annual business plans and long-term strategies, aligned with company objectives;

- Strong proficiency in managing complex data and overseeing financial performance of the vertical.

Compensation Offered: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

Travel: As necessary

Location: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India