DGM/General Manager – Ports

Assystemprovides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in2021 andL&TIELin2024.The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today,Assystemhas a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

For company profile, please visit the website :-  www.assystemstup.com 

Role Objective:

Provide strategic and operational leadership for thedetailed design & engineering ofport and marine infrastructure projects. The role will be accountable forend-to-end engineering delivery, business profitability (P&L ownership), and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Define and execute thedesign & engineering strategy for port infrastructure (container terminals, bulk cargo berths, liquid jetties, breakwaters, dredging & reclamation, yard development).
• ManageP&L for the design & engineering vertical, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and cost efficiency.
• Supportbusiness development & proposals by defining engineering scope, methodologies, and costings.
• Drive digital transformation (BIM, 3D modeling, simulation tools) to enhance design efficiency and quality.

Engineering & Technical Excellence:

• Lead thedetailed design engineering of complex port & marine structures.
• Approve key engineering deliverables – design reports, drawings, technical specifications, BOQs.
• Ensure compliance withinternational codes & standards (PIANC, BS, IS, Eurocodes).
• Conductvalue engineering, risk analysis, and constructability reviews.
• Oversee integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and marine systems into holistic designs.
• Master Planning

Operational & Delivery Management:

• Leadmulti-disciplinary engineering teams across geotechnical, structural, marine, and utilities disciplines.
• Manage engineering consultants, third parties, and technology partners.
• Ensure on-time delivery of design packages aligned with project schedules.
• Coordinate closely with EPC/construction teams for seamless execution.

Financial & P&L Responsibility:

• Deliver financial performance against definedrevenue, margin, and cash flow targets.
• Monitor project budgets, billing, invoicing, and collection cycles.
• Ensure profitability throughcost optimization and resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and delivery models.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as theprimary technical and commercial interface with clients and government authorities.
• Build long-term client relationships ensuring repeat and new business.
• Represent the organization inindustry forums, technical committees, and client presentations.

Quality, HSE & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance withHSE norms, quality standards, and statutory regulations.
• Implement strong QA/QC systems for all engineering outputs.
• Champion sustainability and green engineering practices in port design.

Key Deliverables:

• End-to-end delivery of detailed engineering for multiple port projects.
• Achievement ofP&L, revenue, and profitability targets.
• Strong client satisfaction and business growth.
• High-quality, safe, and innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: B.E./B. Tech in Civil/Structural/Marine; M. Tech/M.E. in Port/Marine Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 20+ years inport & marine infrastructure engineering with at least 10+ years in leadership & P&L management roles.
• Track record indesign leadership for large-scale port projects (terminals, breakwaters, dredging, offshore structures).
• Proficiency in engineering software (STAAD, Plaxis, SAP, MIKE 21, ANSYS, AutoCAD, BIM tools).
• Demonstrated ability tomanage P&L, budgets, and large engineering teams.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.