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Job Title: General Manager - Projects

Designation: Senior Manager / General Manager – Projects (Final designation will be decided based on experience and interview)

Experience: 8+ years

Salary: 28-35 LPA

About CS Direkt

CS Direkt is a leading experiential design and execution company specializing in creating immersive environments and storytelling experiences. Founded by Sanjeev Pasricha, the company delivers end-to-end solutions across museums, theme parks, projection mapping shows, heritage installations, brand experience centers, pavilions, and large-scale exhibitions.

The company manages the complete project lifecycle—from concept creation and design development to fabrication, technology integration, and on-ground execution.

Role Overview

The GM Projects – Government Experiential Projects role will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing experiential and museum projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards.

The role requires a professional with strong project management capabilities, technical understanding, vendor coordination experience, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, fabrication, and on-site execution for government and institutional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage multiple experiential projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop detailed project plans, execution strategies, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation frameworks.
• Ensure on-ground execution aligns with approved design intent, technical specifications, and client expectations.
• Monitor project progress regularly, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery timelines.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities through effective vendor management and efficient resource utilization.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including designers, engineers, architects, creatives, production teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained across all project deliverables including fabrication, installation, and final execution.
• Conduct regular quality reviews, inspections, and site audits to ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, and government stakeholders to provide project updates, progress reports, and review presentations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory requirements, and contractual guidelines across project sites.
• Leverage technology tools and digital platforms to improve project planning, visualization, and execution efficiency.
• Conduct post-project reviews and closure meetings, documenting key learnings and improvement areas for future projects.
• Maintain strong coordination between project teams and leadership to ensure consistent delivery standards across projects.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Min 8+ years of experience in project management, project execution, or operations, preferably in managing large-scale experiential projects, museums, exhibitions, EPC, events, or turnkey infrastructure projects, ,
• Min 4+ years of experience working on government projects, museums, heritage installations, or experiential infrastructure projects will be highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields: Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Design / Exhibition Design or any related discipline, MBA, Project Management or Certification will be an added advantage.
• Excellent leadership and team coordination abilities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong vendor management and procurement coordination skills.
• Budgeting, cost control, and financial planning capabilities.
• Problem-solving and risk management expertise in complex project environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI-driven tools, digital visualization, or technology-based project workflows relevant to experiential design.

AI Tools & Technology (Preferred)

• ChatGPT / AI research tools for project documentation, planning, and communication
• Midjourney / Adobe Firefly / DALL·E for concept visualization and design references
• BIM Tools (Revit, Navisworks) for project visualization and coordination
• Microsoft Project / Primavera / Monday / ClickUp / Notion for project planning and workflow management
• 3D Visualization Tools such as SketchUp, Blender, or 3ds Max
• AutoCAD for technical drawings and execution coordination
• Miro / FigJam for collaborative planning and design workflows