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Head of Project Management - Pune

Pune Permanent INR5,400,000 - INR6,600,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role leads the end-to-end execution of utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects, ensuring safe, timely, and commercially successful delivery from NTP through COD. The position requires a seasoned project leader with deep expertise in EPC execution, commercial management, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale renewable energy projects.
  • 15+ yrs' exp. in utility-scale Solar PV EPC project leadership
  • Proven leader delivering Solar EPC projects from NTP to COD

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, with a strong presence in utility-scale solar, wind, and energy transition projects. The organization is expanding its clean energy portfolio in India and is seeking an experienced project leader to drive the successful delivery of large-scale Solar PV EPC projects.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Projects (Construction), you will:

  • Lead end-to-end execution of utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD).
  • Ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery while meeting quality and contractual commitments.
  • Own project P&L, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and commercial performance.
  • Develop project execution strategies, schedules, and resource plans to achieve project milestones.
  • Manage EPC contractors, consultants, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Oversee contract administration, claims management, risk mitigation, and commercial negotiations.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, planning, and project controls.
  • Champion HSE, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control standards across all project sites.
  • Drive project governance through executive reporting, performance reviews, and structured decision-making.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, utilities, lenders, regulatory authorities, and internal leadership teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or a related Engineering discipline; MBA/Master's preferred.
  • Brings 15+ years of experience in power or renewable energy projects, including at least 5 years leading utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects.
  • Proven experience delivering projects from NTP through COD.
  • Strong expertise in EPC project management, project controls, commercial management, and contract administration.
  • Deep understanding of project planning, commissioning, grid synchronization, and stakeholder management.
  • Demonstrates excellent leadership, commercial acumen, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
  • Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary project teams.

What's on Offer

  • Leadership opportunity within a globally recognized renewable energy organization.
  • Opportunity to lead large-scale utility solar projects contributing to India's energy transition.
  • High-impact role with ownership of project delivery, commercial performance, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Exposure to global best practices, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term career growth.
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Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Programme Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Pune
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078586
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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