Associate General Manager - Techno Commercial

Adani Power Ltd.; Dhubri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Ltd. in India seeks a seasoned techno-commercial leader to oversee end-to-end power generation activities, evaluating fuel procurement viability, logistics, and operational initiatives to improve margins.

The role requires strong negotiation with vendors, robust contract governance, regulatory liaison, and collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and Operations to drive cost optimization and strategic investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Power Engineering).
• MBA/PGDM in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Energy Management, or Marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end techno-commercial activities for power generation operations.
• Evaluate commercial viability of fuel procurement, logistics, and operational initiatives.
• Analyze operational and commercial data to drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, and investment proposals for management review.
• Monitor generation costs and identify opportunities for performance enhancement.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, suppliers, transporters, and service providers.
• Draft, review, and administer techno-commercial contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Monitor contract compliance, claims management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare annual budgets, business plans, and operating forecasts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across procurement, logistics, and operational functions.
• Present commercial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Techno-commercial

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract governance

Regulatory compliance

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA/PGDM in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Energy Management, or Marketing preferred

Job description

• Lead and manage end-to-end techno-commercial activities for power generation operations.
• Evaluate commercial viability of fuel procurement, logistics, and operational initiatives.
• Analyze operational and commercial data to drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, and investment proposals for management review.
• Monitor generation costs and identify opportunities for performance enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end techno-commercial activities for power generation operations.
• Evaluate commercial viability of fuel procurement, logistics, and operational initiatives.
• Analyze operational and commercial data to drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, and investment proposals for management review.
• Monitor generation costs and identify opportunities for performance enhancement.

Fuel Procurement & Supply Chain

• Manage coal procurement, linkage coal allocation, imported coal sourcing, and alternate fuel evaluation.
• Coordinate with fuel suppliers, logistics partners, ports, railways, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure uninterrupted fuel availability while optimizing procurement costs.
• Evaluate fuel pricing trends and recommend sourcing strategies.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, suppliers, transporters, and service providers.
• Draft, review, and administer techno-commercial contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Monitor contract compliance, claims management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Ensure commercial risk mitigation through effective contract governance.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with CERC, SERC, Ministry of Power, Coal India, Railways, and environmental regulations.
• Support tariff petitions, regulatory filings, and commercial submissions.
• Track regulatory developments and assess business impact.

Financial Planning & Cost Optimization

• Prepare annual budgets, business plans, and operating forecasts.
• Monitor commercial performance against approved budgets and targets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across procurement, logistics, and operational functions.
• Drive initiatives to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Fuel Management, Legal, and Corporate Commercial teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers, government agencies, consultants, and customers.
• Present commercial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor techno-commercial professionals across the department.
• Establish performance objectives and ensure capability development of team members.
• Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Power Engineering).
• MBA/PGDM in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Energy Management, or Marketing preferred.