Project director

Soft Tech Engineers Limited is Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Pune, India, which is a leading software product company that started as an entrepreneurial venture in creating innovative software and intellectual property in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) domains. We constantly improve and maintain our high-quality solutions through dedicated, proactive market research and developmental efforts.

Role : Project Director

Work Location: Navi Mumbai

Project: Design, Development & Implementation of AI/ML-Enabled Cyber-Aware Digital Twin for JNPA

Location: JNPA, Navi Mumbai |

Reporting to: Delivery Head/Operations Head Time

Role Purpose

The Project Director will provide strategic, operational, commercial, and technology leadership for the end-to-end delivery of JNPA's Digital Twin Command & Control Centre (DTCCC). The role owns delivery outcomes, stakeholder governance, cybersecurity compliance, and project P& L—including budget, revenue, cash flow, contracts, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Program leadership: Lead the 18-month Digital Twin transformation program, aligned with JNPA's Smart Port, sustainability, decarbonisation, and operational-excellence goals. Governance and delivery: Establish PMO governance, master plan, WBS, milestones, reviews, reporting, escalation, risk, quality, change control, testing, commissioning, UAT, and go-live. Technology transformation: Direct implementation of enterprise Digital Twin architecture, ICCC, AI/ML analytics, data lake, GIS/Li DAR and 3 D modelling, Io T, computer vision, predictive simulation, and road, rail, vessel, energy, and environmental modules. Infrastructure and integration: Oversee OT–IT convergence, data centre and disaster recovery, GPU analytics, cloud/hybrid architecture, private 5 G readiness, Io T gateways, edge platforms, and multimodal ecosystem integration. Cybersecurity and compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, IEC 62443, CERT-In, NCIIPC, DPDP Act, Government of India cybersecurity frameworks, VAPT, SOC/SIEM, and security authorisation requirements. Commercial ownership: Own CAPEX/OPEX control, P& L, billing and revenue milestones, receivables, cash flow, working capital, contract governance, value engineering, and profitability. Stakeholder management: Serve as the executive single point of accountability for JNPA leadership, steering committees, government authorities, OEMs, system integrators, and consultants. Team and vendor leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams and a multi-vendor ecosystem; resolve issues, manage dependencies, and drive timely decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

B. E./B. Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Telecommunications, Civil, Marine, Electrical, Instrumentation, or equivalent. 20+ years in large-scale technology/infrastructure programs, including at least 10 years in leadership roles managing programs above ₹100 crore. Demonstrated delivery of Smart City, Digital Twin, ICCC, port, airport, industrial, critical-infrastructure, or government transformation programs. Strong experience in multi-vendor delivery, multi-stakeholder governance, and IT–OT convergence. Preferred: M. Tech/MBA/MS/PGDM; PMP/Pg MP; digital transformation, CISSP/CISM, Smart City, or Digital Twin certifications; maritime, port technology, GIS/Li DAR, or ICCC experience.

Core Capabilities

Strategic thinking, digital transformation, innovation, and change leadership Executive communication, stakeholder influence, and decision-making under ambiguity PMO governance, risk and change management, vendor and contract management Commercial acumen, crisis management, and leadership of large multidisciplinary teams Working knowledge of GIS, Li DAR, AI/ML, Io T, cloud/hybrid platforms, data centres, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and edge/GPU infrastructure

Key Performance Indicators

DTCCC delivered within the approved 18-month schedule, scope, quality, and CAPEX. Budget variance, revenue realisation, billing, collections, project cash flow, and profitability maintained within approved thresholds. Successful integration, UAT, commissioning, go-live, system availability, and performance. Cybersecurity, contract, and financial governance with no major audit observations. High stakeholder satisfaction and measurable progress against Smart Port and sustainability objectives.