Lead – Contract Management

Aditya Birla Renewables Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Contract Management Leader to oversee end-to-end procurement contracts for Wind, Solar, and Hybrid projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in contract management, particularly in the renewable energy sector, and will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, ensuring commercial optimization and risk mitigation. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with a deep understanding of the renewable regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in contract management within renewable energy/infrastructure sector.
• Strong exposure to Wind, Solar, Hybrid EPC contracting.
• Deep understanding of renewable regulatory landscape (CERC/State Regulations).
• Ability to operate at a strategic leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts for renewable energy projects.
• Ensure alignment with project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Lead dispute resolution and conflict management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned Contract Management Leader to drive end-to-end procurement contracts for Wind, Solar & Hybrid renewable energy projects. The role will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, finalizing, and administering complex EPC/IPP and project contracts while ensuring commercial optimization and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize MSAs, WTGAs, BOS (Solar) / BOP (Wind) agreements, EPC/IPP contracts and O&M agreements.
• Structure and negotiate key clauses including LDs, warranties, defect liability period, limitation of liability, termination, and force majeure.
• Ensure alignment with project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Provide inputs on commercial structuring, taxation (GST, customs duties), and regulatory compliance (CERC, State RE Policies).
• Ensure alignment with MNRE, CEA, IEC standards and evolving renewable regulations.
• Allocate and mitigate contractual risks relating to:
• Project delays, ROW & land acquisition challenges, force majeure
• Collaborate closely with project, legal, finance, procurement teams and external counsel.
• Lead dispute resolution and conflict management with strong commercial acumen.

🔹 Process Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement of contract templates and best practices.
• Incorporate learnings from past projects and disputes into future contract structures.
• Ensure timely contract closures without becoming a bottleneck to execution schedules — balancing speed with risk protection.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 12–15+ years of experience in contract management within renewable energy / infrastructure sector.
• Strong exposure to Wind, Solar, Hybrid EPC contracting.
• Deep understanding of renewable regulatory landscape (CERC/State Regulations).
• Strong negotiation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate at a strategic leadership level.