President Director (Energy and Infrastructure)

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 9,999,999,999; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group seeks an experienced President Director / CEO to lead a major energy and infrastructure project in Indonesia. The role requires a strategic, commercially astute executive capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end project delivery from development through COD and beyond.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in energy, power, or infrastructure, with at least 5 years in top leadership roles, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, or related discipline.
• Master's/MBA strongly preferred for senior executive leadership roles.
• Excellent strategic thinking, governance, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the project company.
• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with shareholder objectives and long-term success.
• Lead organizational planning, performance management, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive alignment across project, operational, financial, and corporate functions.
• Manage relationships with shareholders, JV partners, lenders, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee major commercial and project decisions, contracts, financing, and partner engagements.
• Ensure delivery of milestones with schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards.
• Lead the organization through financial close, construction, COD, and ramp-up.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

Master's Degree or MBA is strongly preferred

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group is supporting a client in the search for a highly experienced President Director / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a major energy and infrastructure project in Indonesia. This executive leadership opportunity is intended for a seasoned industry leader with proven experience managing large-scale energy, power, or infrastructure projects from development and construction through commercial operations.

Position Overview

The President Director / CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership, governance, commercial success, and operational management of the project company. The role requires a strategic and commercially astute executive capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships, overseeing project execution, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving sustainable business performance.

The successful candidate will act as the primary representative of the company to shareholders, government authorities, joint venture partners, lenders, contractors, and other strategic stakeholders, while leading the organization through critical project milestones including financial close, construction, commissioning, commercial operation date (COD), and ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Corporate Management

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the project company.
• Develop and execute business strategies that support shareholder objectives and long-term project success.
• Lead organizational planning, performance management, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive alignment across project, operational, financial, and corporate functions.

Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Manage relationships with shareholders, joint venture partners, lenders, government agencies, regulators, contractors, and key external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary representative of the company in strategic discussions and negotiations.
• Build strong partnerships with government authorities and regulatory bodies to support project execution and compliance.
• Maintain effective communication and alignment with board members and investors.

Commercial & Project Leadership

• Oversee major commercial, contractual, financial, operational, and project-related decisions.
• Monitor project performance against financial, operational, and strategic objectives.
• Lead decision‑making related to EPC contracts, project financing arrangements, commercial agreements, and partner engagements.
• Ensure successful delivery of project milestones while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards.

Project Development & Operations

• Lead the project through:
  • Financial Close
  • Construction Phase
  • Commissioning
  • Commercial Operation Date (COD)
  • Operational Ramp‑Up
  • Long-Term Operations Management
• Ensure project readiness and operational sustainability following COD.
• Support the transition from development and construction into stable commercial operations.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, licenses, permits, contractual obligations, and governance requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong corporate governance frameworks.
• Oversee enterprise risk management, internal controls, compliance programs, and corporate reporting.
• Promote a culture of operational integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Organizational Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop high‑performing executive and cross‑functional teams.
• Foster collaboration across project, engineering, finance, operations, legal, and corporate functions.
• Develop leadership capability and succession planning within the organization.
• Drive a performance‑oriented culture focused on execution excellence and business results.

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or MBA is strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with a significant portion gained within the energy, power, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience at Director, Board of Directors, Country Head, Project Director, Managing Director, CEO, or equivalent senior executive level.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale capital‑intensive projects and organizations.

Industry Expertise

Strong preference for candidates with experience in:

• Waste-to-Energy (WtE/PSEL)
• Independent Power Producer (IPP)
• Coal‑Fired Power Plants (PLTU)
• Waste-to-Energy Power Plants (PLTSa)
• Biomass Power Projects
• Gas Power Projects
• Other large‑scale energy or infrastructure developments

Project Development & Delivery Experience

• Proven experience managing projects from construction through commissioning, commercial operation (COD), and ongoing operations.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, project execution, operational readiness, and asset management.
• Experience overseeing large EPC contracts and complex project delivery environments.

Commercial & Financial Acumen

• Strong exposure to:
  • Project Finance
  • Financial Close Processes
  • EPC Contract Management
  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
  • Offtake Structures
  • Commercial Negotiations
  • Strategic Partnerships and Joint Ventures
• Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance and manage investor expectations.

Stakeholder Management

• Proven track record working closely with:
  • Government Agencies
  • Regulatory Authorities
  • State‑Owned Enterprises (BUMN)
  • International Investors
  • Joint Venture Partners
  • Financial Institutions and Lenders
• Ability to navigate highly regulated and politically sensitive business environments.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and business leadership capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and complex organizations.
• Strong governance, risk management, and decision‑making capabilities.
• High level of executive presence and communication skills.

Language

• Fluent English and Bahasa Indonesia communication skills.
• Comfortable working in multinational and multicultural environments with international shareholders, partners, and expatriate management teams.

Mobility

• Willingness to be based at or travel extensively to project sites and stakeholder locations as required.

Preferred Background

Candidates who combine operational leadership with experience in:

• Strategy Consulting
• Infrastructure Advisory
• Transaction Advisory
• Project Finance Advisory
• Energy & Infrastructure Investment

will be viewed favorably, particularly those who have worked closely with international investors, infrastructure funds, development finance institutions, or multinational strategic partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned CEO, President Director, Managing Director, Country Head, Project Director, or Board Member from the energy, power, infrastructure, utilities, or industrial sectors. They will possess deep expertise in project execution, stakeholder management, corporate governance, and commercial leadership, with a proven track record of successfully delivering major infrastructure assets from development and construction through commercial operation and long‑term business performance.