Description

Job Description - Functional Manager (P&F BLR)

• The Functional Manager is a key role created to develop key individuals, who will be responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the department and resources.

• The Functional Manager is the local managerial lead for the P&F team in BLR. You will own day-to-day people leadership, resource coordination, and local delivery alignment while partnering closely with P&F management (MBI) to execute global practice goals. This role balances people management and hands-on technical support and will act as the first responder and departmental representative for BLR P&F Team.

• Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as the first responder for P&F matters in BLR-escalate critical departmental issues to MBI P&F Management and resolve local blockers.

• Lead, assign, and review work for BLR P&F team members; ensure tasks are executed on time and to quality standards.

• Maintain and drive department objectives at BLR; align BLR team delivery with MBI / global practice priorities.

• Approve / review timecards for assigned staff and ensure accurate time reporting.

• Maintain ≥80% chargeability (individual target) while balancing managerial responsibilities.

• Drive project proposals along with MBI Management and Project Leads.

• Provide performance feedback and assist MBI P&F Management with appraisals, career-pathing, and retention actions.

• Drive team-building, training, and local knowledge-sharing activities.

• Represent P&F to BLR leadership; coordinate bi-weekly/monthly alignment meetings with MBI P&F Management.

• Monitor QA/QC adherence and drive continuous improvement & Innovation initiatives at BLR

• Monitor and control the project Schedule and budget performance.

• Ensure compliance with company policies (safety, DEI, timesheets, confidentiality).

• Identify hiring needs and participate in recruitment (MBI/BLR) and onboarding for BLR.

• Responsible in departmental growth planning and strategy development; assist with monthly P&F updates and reporting.

• Other duties and functional responsibilities as assigned by the MBI P&F Management

Qualifications

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institute

• Minimum 6 years' overall professional experience; experience in P&F or related engineering design is strongly preferred.

• Prior people-management experience and experience with resources & work load planning.

• A minimum of 2 years of BMI experience is preferred.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees and management.

• Technical ability in Engineering Design and Project management is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid technical understanding of P&F Projects

• Drawing standards, and QA/QC processes.

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.

• Strong stakeholder management-ability to work across BLR, MBI, and BMUS counterparts.

• Ability to prioritize, make timely decisions, and manage change in a dynamic environment.

• Good commercial awareness-capacity to support profitable growth and resource loading decisions.

• Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and organizational skills.

• Tact, discretion, and ability to handle difficult situations professionally.

• Commitment to safety, DEI, and company culture.

Travel & other requirements

• Occasional travel between BLR, MBI and to USA as required.

• Flexible working hours may be required to align with cross-office meetings.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Management

Primary Location India-Karnataka-Bengaluru

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 263750

Job Hire Type Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A