Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Lead to oversee and deliver complex projects in the Energy & Utilities sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industry-specific technologies, regulatory frameworks, and operational challenges. This role demands excellent project management skills, stakeholder coordination, and domain knowledge across electric, water, or gas utilities
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead end-to-end delivery of projects within the Energy & Utility domain, ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and quality adherence.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Prepare and manage detailed project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
- Oversee cross-functional teams including business analysts, solution architects, developers, and QA professionals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, health & safety norms, and sustainability goals.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership and project sponsors through dashboards, status reports, and steering committees.
- Support RFP / RFI processes, vendor selection, and contract management as needed.
- Apply industry best practices in project execution.
- Identify and act upon opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
- Manage change requests, scope creep, and customer expectations proactively.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Business, or a related field.Minimum 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in the Energy & Utility sector.Proven track record of leading successful enterprise-scale projects (e.g., Smart Grid, AMI).Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the energy / utilities domain.Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.Ability to manage geographically distributed teams and vendors.(ref : hirist.tech)