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Lead - Project Planning and Execution

New Delhi Permanent View Job Description
The role leads planning, scheduling, costing, and overall project control for large-scale renewable energy projects to ensure they meet approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.It also serves as the central coordination anchor across engineering, procurement, execution, finance, and leadership teams to drive smooth project execution and risk mitigation.
  • High‑impact leadership role in the renewable energy sector
  • Extensive cross‑functional and strategic exposure

About Our Client

The client is a leading organization in the renewable energy sector, operating within solar, wind, hybrid, and energy‑storage projects. They are part of a larger energy business structure and have a dedicated Project Management function focused on planning, execution, budgeting, and governance of utility‑scale renewable projects.

Job Description

  • Lead planning, scheduling, and project control for solar, wind, hybrid, and storage projects using tools like MS Project or Primavera.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track critical paths, and issue recovery plans for delays.
  • Manage cost planning and budgets, prepare cost estimates, monitor variances, and support invoice validation and contractor negotiations.
  • Monitor on‑ground project progress, track material deliveries, EPC activities, design approvals, and statutory clearances.
  • Drive cross‑functional coordination across Engineering, Procurement, SCM, Finance, Contracts, and regulatory teams to ensure smooth execution.
  • Maintain project documentation, including baseline schedules, cost trackers, risk registers, MoMs, and quality compliance records.
  • Prepare MIS and senior‑management reports covering schedule variances, cost variances, risks, and recovery measures.
  • Ensure adherence to QHSE, SOPs, and quality standards, while identifying risks early and driving mitigation actions

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manager - Project Planning and Execution should have:

  • PMP Certification (Mandatory Requirement)
  • Any Graduation or Master. Preferred Engineering background.
  • 10-12 years of project planning & management experience in renewable energy (Solar/Wind/Hybrid/Storage preferred).
  • Strong command of MS Project and/or Primavera (P6) for planning and scheduling.
  • Expertise in project planning methodologies (CPM, PERT, resource planning, baseline management).
  • Strong understanding of BoP components, EPC workflows, site execution processes.
  • Advanced Excel skills for cost modeling, dashboards, and analytics.
  • Knowledge of project costing, cash flow management, and project control systems.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work in a large organization with a strong presence in renewable energy sector
  • Exposure to dynamic and impactful renewable energy projects



If you are ready to take on the exciting challenge of being a Lead - Project Planning and Execution, we encourage you to apply and be part of a rewarding career journey

Quote job ref
JN-012026-6921203

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Programme Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
New Delhi
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6921203

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