Program Manager

Purpose-

To lead assigned solar EPC projects from kickoff to commissioning, ensuring timely execution and quality through structured coordination with internal teams and direct management of contractor teams on-site.

Key Responsibilities-

Project Planning & Kickoff

Review LOI / LOA and finalize execution scope with Sales and Design teams

Prepare project execution timeline and define milestones

Coordinate execution plans with vendor / procurement team for material delivery and with Customer Support & After-Sales team for commissioning alignment

Execution & Contractor Management

Lead and oversee all on-site execution through QA / QC and Site Engineers

Directly manage civil and electrical contractors, including deployment, productivity, and site-level coordination

Ensure all activities follow approved technical drawings, BOQ, and work orders

Resolve on-ground bottlenecks in labor, equipment, or access with support from QA / QC team

Approvals & Documentation

Track CEIG, SLDC, net metering, and local DISCOM approvals through Liaison team

Ensure proper filing of :

Stage completion reports

Test results (IR, continuity, performance)

Commissioning and handover documents

Quality & Safety Coordination

Review and close out issues reported by QA / QC Engineers

Ensure Site Engineers follow daily activity checklist and quality SOPs

Enforce safety compliance through coordination with HSE Officer and QA / QC team

Reporting

Maintain weekly progress dashboards

Review daily reports from QA / QC and escalate blockers (delays, contractor issues, HSE violations) to Head of Projects

Ensure cross-department syncs to avoid delays in handover

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

On-time delivery of key execution milestones

Snag-free quality inspection at handover

Effective contractor deployment and productivity

Timely resolution of site-level escalations

Accurate and actionable weekly project reports

Qualifications & Skills-

4–8 year's experience managing Solar EPC projects (PM-KUSUM / Captive / C&I)

Proven track record in handling contractor-based execution models

Strong command over civil, MMS, electrical installation workflows

Proficiency in Excel, Gantt tools, and project tracking dashboards

B.Tech / B.E in Electrical / Civil / Mechanical preferred

Site-oriented mindset; willing to travel or stay at site when needed