Vertical Head – Project Management (Solar & BESS)

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Lead end-to-end execution of utility-scale Solar & BESS EPC projects across India and international markets. Drive project governance, cost control, schedule adherence, quality, safety, and stakeholder management. Accountable for portfolio P&L, team leadership, and delivery of organizational revenue and profitability targets.

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

• Lead and oversee execution of Solar and BESS EPC projects across multiple geographies

Project Execution & Delivery

• Direct and monitor project execution from engineering through commissioning and handover

• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with business objectives

• Ensure effective coordination between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Quality, HSE, and Commercial teams

• Drive portfolio-level governance for consistency in project delivery standards

• Drive project milestones and proactively resolve execution bottlenecks

• Ensure achievement of project timelines, budgets, quality standards, and profitability targets

• Ensure optimum deployment of manpower, equipment, and project resources

• Provide periodic portfolio performance updates to senior management

• Lead project review meetings and monitor corrective actions

Project Planning & Controls

• Establish robust planning and monitoring systems using Primavera P6 / MS Project

Commercial & Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets, cash flows, billing, collections, and profitability

• Review and approve project schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies

• Ensure adherence to approved project cost baselines and financial targets

• Monitor project progress against baselines and identify schedule variances

• Review commercial performance and identify margin improvement opportunities

• Drive recovery plans and corrective actions to address delays

• Support teams in claims management, variation orders, and contract administration

• Ensure effective reporting through dashboards and MIS

• Collaborate with Finance teams on forecasting and project financial reviews

Risk, Contract & Governance Management

• Establish risk management frameworks across projects

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems

• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with project agreements

• Drive compliance with HSE standards, statutory regulations, and company policies

• Identify and mitigate execution, commercial, contractual, and operational risks

• Promote a culture of safety excellence across project sites

• Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies

• Review project quality metrics and implement improvement initiatives

• Ensure governance compliance and audit readiness across all projects

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, lenders, and regulatory authorities

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor Project Managers and functional leaders across projects

• Act as the primary escalation point for critical project matters

• Build a high-performance project management organisation

• Lead customer reviews and project governance meetings

• Drive succession planning, capability development, and leadership growth

• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities

• Establish KPIs and performance management frameworks for project teams

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement