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Head- Power|| Commercial & Strategy||18 yrs+

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
The organisation is seeking a Head - Power, Commercial & Strategy to lead power procurement, commercial strategy, and regulatory engagement across its India portfolio. The role will be instrumental in securing power capacity, structuring energy agreements, and building strategic relationships to support the company's expansion.
  • Only candidates with 18 yrs+ exp. in strategizing power delivery apply
  • Only candidates connected with DISCOMs, regulators, gov, bodies apply.

About Our Client

A leading global digital infrastructure platform is expanding its data centre presence across India. With power availability emerging as a critical growth enabler, the organisation is seeking a leader to lead its India energy strategy.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute power procurement and commercial strategies for large-scale data centre projects.
  • Lead negotiations with DISCOMs, transmission companies, IPPs, and government agencies to secure power capacity and competitive supply agreements.
  • Structure and evaluate PPAs, open-access arrangements, captive power structures, and renewable energy procurement solutions.
  • Drive grid connectivity strategy, power availability assessments, and regulatory approvals for new projects.
  • Build and leverage senior relationships with utilities, regulators, banks, and government stakeholders.
  • Evaluate energy sourcing options, commercial structures, tariffs, and cost optimisation opportunities.
  • Develop financial models and business cases for power procurement and infrastructure investments.
  • Partner with development, engineering, finance, legal, and commercial teams to align power strategy with project timelines and customer requirements.
  • Support customer engagements on power availability, energy costs, supply commitments, and sustainability requirements.



The Successful Applicant

  • 18+ years of experience in the power and energy sector, with strong commercial, strategic, and deal-making exposure.
  • Deep understanding of India's power market, regulatory frameworks, tariff structures, open access, and captive power regulations.
  • Proven experience in negotiating and structuring large-scale power procurement agreements.
  • Strong exposure to grid connectivity, utility negotiations, and power capacity acquisition.
  • Established relationships with DISCOMs, transmission companies, regulators, and government stakeholders.
  • Experience in renewable and conventional energy procurement, commercial evaluation, and cost optimisation.
  • Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing capabilities.
  • Data centre experience preferred. Candidates from power utilities, transmission companies, and energy producers will also be considered.



What's on Offer

Great Culture

Associate with a built up phase organisation

Good Compensation

Quote job ref
JN-112026-7139868

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Executive Search
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-112026-7139868

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.