Senior Position in Project Management

The Senior Managerial Role
- Project Management will lead the end-to-end execution of utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD). The role is accountable for safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery while ensuring compliance with contractual, quality, regulatory, and HSE requirements.

The incumbent will provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, manage EPC contractors and key stakeholders, oversee commercial and contractual performance, and ensure successful project execution aligned with ENGIE's operational and financial objectives.

Location & Travel

Based in Pune, Maharashtra.
Travel to project sites within India as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil Engineering.
Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
Candidates will be preferred having Minimum 15 years plus of experience in the power or renewable energy sector. At least 5 years of experience managing utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects.
Gender Diversity Role

Experience

Minimum 15 years plus of experience in the power or renewable energy sector.
At least 5 years of experience managing utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects.
Demonstrated experience delivering projects from NTP through COD.
Strong background in project planning, contract management, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement.
Proven leadership of cross-functional and geographically dispersed project teams.

Technical Competencies

Utility-Scale Solar PV Project Execution
EPC Project Management
Project Planning & Scheduling
Cost & Budget Control
Contract & Claims Management
Risk Management
Project Controls
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Commissioning & Grid Synchronization
Stakeholder & Contractor Management

Key Responsibilities:

- Project Delivery

Lead the complete execution of utility-scale Solar PV projects from NTP through COD.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual commitments.
Develop and implement project execution strategies, schedules, and resource plans.
Monitor project milestones and proactively mitigate execution risks.

Commercial & Financial Management

Own project P&L and overall financial performance.
Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
Drive cost optimization while maintaining quality and schedule.
Manage project variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.

Contract Management

Ensure compliance with EPC contracts, subcontract agreements, and client obligations.
Manage contractual risks and resolve commercial issues with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
Coordinate closely with Legal and Commercial teams on contractual matters.

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain effective relationships with:
Clients and Owner's Engineers
EPC contractors
Lenders
Utilities and transmission authorities
Equipment suppliers and logistics partners
Internal Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and O&M teams

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, planning, and project controls.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive project governance and effective decision-making.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

Champion ENGIE's Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards across all project sites.
Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and company HSE requirements.
Oversee implementation of Project Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Quality Control Plans (QCP), inspections, audits, and Non-Conformance Report (NCR) management.
Promote a strong safety-first culture and continuous quality improvement.

Reporting & Governance

Provide regular executive reports on project progress, risks, financial performance, and resource utilization.
Present project status updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
Drive project governance through structured reviews and performance metrics.

Technical Competencies

Utility-Scale Solar PV Project Execution
EPC Project Management
Project Planning & Scheduling
Cost & Budget Control
Contract & Claims Management
Risk Management
Project Controls
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Commissioning & Grid Synchronization
Stakeholder & Contractor Management

Key Skills

Strategic Leadership
Commercial Acumen
Decision Making
Negotiation & Influencing
Cross-functional Collaboration
Problem Solving
Communication & Presentation
Change Management
Results Orientation

Language
Fluent in English (written and verbal).