Head Project Management

Engie; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE in Pune, India, seeks a senior project leader to manage utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects from NTP through COD. The role requires delivering safety, schedule, and budget compliance while aligning with contractual obligations.

The candidate will develop execution strategies, schedules, and resource plans, and will monitor milestones to mitigate risks across a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years+ experience in the power or renewable energy sector.
• At least 5 years of experience managing utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete execution of utility-scale Solar PV projects from NTP through COD.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, schedules, and resource plans.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively mitigate execution risks.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Decision Making

Negotiation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication & Presentation

Change Management

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Civil Engineering

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Location & Travel

• Based in Pune, Maharashtra.
• Travel to Project sites frequently within India as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or MBA is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years plus of experience in the power or renewable Energy sector.
• At least 5 years of experience managing utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from NTP through COD.
• Strong background in project planning, contract management, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional and geographically dispersed project teams.

Technical Competencies

• Utility-Scale Solar PV Project Execution
• EPC Project Management
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Cost & Budget Control
• Contract & Claims Management
• Risk Management
• Project Controls
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Commissioning & Grid Synchronization
• Stakeholder & Contractor Management

Role & responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the complete execution of utility-scale Solar PV projects from NTP through COD.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, schedules, and resource plans.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively mitigate execution risks.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Own project P&L and overall financial performance.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining quality and schedule.
• Manage project variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.

Contract Management

• Ensure compliance with EPC contracts, subcontract agreements, and client obligations.
• Manage contractual risks and resolve commercial issues with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Coordinate closely with Legal and Commercial teams on contractual matters.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with:
• Clients and Owner's Engineers
• EPC contractors
• Lenders
• Utilities and transmission authorities
• Equipment suppliers and logistics partners
• Internal Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and O&M teams

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, planning, and project controls.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive project governance and effective decision-making.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Champion ENGIE's Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards across all project sites.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and company HSE requirements.
• Oversee implementation of Project Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Quality Control Plans (QCP), inspections, audits, and Non-Conformance Report (NCR) management.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture and continuous quality improvement.

Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular executive reports on project progress, risks, financial performance, and resource utilization.
• Present project status updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Drive project governance through structured reviews and performance metrics.

Key Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Commercial Acumen
• Decision Making
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Presentation
• Change Management
• Results Orientation

Language

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).