Assistant General Manager - Project Development

Renew; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNew is seeking a Head of Project Development to spearhead the company's 5 GW PSP portfolio, acting as the Single Point of Contact for state authorities, coordinating with PMO, engineering, and cross-functional teams to fast-track approvals for large hydro and pumped storage projects.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management with regulators and project partners, driving end-to-end liaison for clearances, and delivering milestones across multi-state operations to enable timely FID and project

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale energy projects or PSPs.
• Strong ability to coordinate with multiple state authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Proven track record in securing permits and approvals for infrastructure.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development initiatives for the 5 GW PSP portfolio and Kalupatti focus.
• Serve as SPOC for state authorities and expedite approvals.
• Coordinate alignments across Project, Engineering, Legal, Regulatory, Land and Finance teams.
• Drive end-to-end liaisoning for clearances, permits and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor milestones and ensure on-time delivery and FID milestones.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Regulatory liaison

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Working @ Renew
Working here means you’ll be part of something genuinely special . Funded by marquee investors and guided by a unique set of values, ReNew is the leading renewable energy IPP in India in terms of total energy generation capacity. We take pride in providing opportunities to our employees to create, explore, express, take risks and grow. As a ReNewer, you’ll always be doing things that would be beneficial to millions.

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change.With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly.ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA.Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Head of Project Development will spearhead all project development initiatives and provide executive oversight of PMO functions across the company's 5 GW PSP portfolio. Acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for state authorities, this role will fast-track approvals and inter-departmental clearances while maintaining single-point accountability for FID milestones across all projects, with a primary focus on the Kalupatti PSP.

• Project coordination and management of large-scale hydroelectric (>200 MW) or Pumped Storage Projects (>500 MW).
• Stakeholder management with state authorities, regulatory bodies, and project partners.
• State-level coordination and liaison with government departments for approvals and clearances.
• Business development activities including new project identification and opportunity assessment in PSP.
• DPR coordination and multi-state project pipeline management.
• Partner and developer relationship management in the pumped storage sector.
• Project planning, progress tracking, and inter-functional alignment across design, procurement, and execution teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface with State Government departments including Energy, Water Resources, Forest, Environment, Revenue, and District Administration.
• Drive end-to-end liaisoning to secure clearances, approvals, and permits required for Hydro/PSP projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key state stakeholders, regulators, and local authorities.
• Lead fast-tracking initiatives for PSP projects (especially Kalupatti), ensuring timely resolution of approval bottlenecks.
• Identify critical path items in technical, environmental, and forest clearance processes and proactively address delays.
• Coordinate with consultants to accelerate approvals, surveys, and studies.
• Act as the central coordination node across Project, Engineering, Legal, Regulatory, Land, and Finance teams.
• Drive alignment between corporate office and site teams for seamless execution.
• Track project milestones and ensure adherence to timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accountability for delivering FID for the entire 5 GW project portfolio.
• Monitor and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables from each project coordinator.

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

• Build and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders including state authorities, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Represent the organization in external meetings, presentations, and project review forums.
• Facilitate smooth coordination between internal teams and external agencies including consultants and contractors.
• Provide project status reports and risk updates to senior leadership and investment committees.

Experience : 12 to 17 Years

ReNew Values

PIONEER

Take bold calls and innovate; Deliver sustainable future value; Encourage creative and Inspirational ideas; Respond to change with agility.

RESPONSIBLE

Care for the planet; Deliver high-quality solutions to customers; Meet our commitments and uphold stakeholders' trust; Maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

EXCELLENCE

Build and execute best in class & within time; Take charge and dive deep; Driven by results and impact; Experiment and embrace continuous improvement.

PARTNER

Collaborate across businesses, geographies and levels; Connected by trust and mutual respect; Engage as a well-networked community; Drive the clean energy transition together.

At ReNew, we believe that each individual is unique, and we respect and value these differences. We hire people from all regions, geographies, languages, backgrounds, cultures, gender and age groups fostering a truly inclusive environment at work. We are committed to accelerating progress, generating equitable outcomes, and ensuring our culture is supportive for everyone. We demonstrate equality and integrity in our growth as a responsible company for all.