Job Description
Job Title: Vertical Lead)
Role Summary
The role requires a strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems applicable to naval platforms and shipboard equipment. The position involves leading technical documentation and training projects, managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with customers, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality project outputs. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, project management expertise, and the ability to deliver technical training effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Expertise
Demonstrate strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and mechatronic systems used in naval/ship applications. Review, interpret, and validate technical literature, engineering documentation, and technical training aids. Deliver technical training sessions to internal teams, customers, and end-users. Project Management
Manage project deliverables to ensure timely and quality outputs. Oversee team leads, authors, and cross-functional contributors to ensure alignment with project goals. Drive planning, monitoring, and reporting activities across the project lifecycle. Handle internal and external conflicts and escalations with a structured, solution-driven approach. Team & Stakeholder Management
Communicate clearly with peers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. Present project updates, technical issues, and mitigations during review meetings and cross-functional discussions. Maintain effective customer communication and engagement, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and addressed. Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical/electronic systems. Working knowledge of mechatronics and integrated systems. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals. Experience in developing or reviewing training material and technical documentation. Management & Soft Skills
Excellent project management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to manage teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary contributors. Problem-solving and conflict-resolution mindset. Confident in handling customer interactions and escalations. Qualifications (optional—add if needed)
Bachelor’s/ Master degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent. Certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) preferred but not mandatory. Experience in naval/defence/maritime domain is an advantage.
