PMU Head

ICF Olson; New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Olson is seeking a Team Leader / Program Manager to spearhead a multidisciplinary Programme Management Unit for the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing in New Delhi. The role involves strategic and technical leadership, guiding outputs, and serving as the main liaison with MNRE.

The position requires a master's degree and 10+ years of PMU leadership experience, with strong collaboration across ministries, state bodies, and industry stakeholders to deliver evidence-based,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering / Technology / Renewable Energy / Public Policy / Management / Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading PMU projects.
• Proven ability to work with clients and diverse stakeholders including state utilities, financial institutions and research organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs for programme and project design, implementation frameworks, bidding guidelines and indigenization strategies.
• Lead delivery across strategy, policy support, industry engagement, R&D, workforce development, market development and investment mobilisation.
• Oversee multidisciplinary sector experts and ensure integration and quality of outputs.
• Lead international benchmarking, investment frameworks and stakeholder consultations.
• Establish work plans, track milestones, manage risks and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Act as primary liaison with MNRE and coordinate with central ministries, states and industry stakeholders.
• Guide development of KPI-linked monitoring frameworks and strategic advisory notes.
• Ensure PMU outputs are implementation-ready and aligned with Mission objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy input

Technical inputs

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Policy/Finance

Job description

Job Summary

ICF is seeking a Team Leader / Program Manager to lead a multidisciplinary Programme Management Unit supporting the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing. The role will provide strategic and technical leadership, oversee delivery of mission outputs, and serve as the primary liaison with MNRE.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs for programme and project design, implementation frameworks, bidding guidelines, indigenization strategies, taxation, and international trade issues.
• Lead delivery across strategy, policy support, industry engagement, raw material security, R&D, workforce development, market development, technology indigenization, state support, and investment mobilisation.
• Oversee multidisciplinary sector experts and ensure integration and quality of outputs.
• Lead international benchmarking, investment frameworks, state manufacturing strategies, cluster facilitation plans, stakeholder consultations, and consolidated reports.
• Establish work plans, track milestones, manage risks, and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
• Act as the primary liaison with MNRE and coordinate with central ministries, states, industry stakeholders, financial institutions, and research organisations.
• Guide development of KPI-linked monitoring frameworks, dashboards, market intelligence, and strategic advisory notes.
• Ensure that PMU outputs are implementation-ready, evidence-based, and aligned with the Mission objectives.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Engineering / Technology / Renewable Energy / Public Policy / Management / Finance
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in leading PMU projects.
• Working Relationships: Work closely with Client, internal PMU colleagues and relevant state, utility, financial, vendor or technology stakeholders.
• Maintain role‑specific work plans, action trackers, deliverable calendars and supporting records.
• Produce clear, accurate and decision‑ready outputs within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Handle programme, beneficiary, financial, portal and stakeholder information confidentially and follow approved access and information‑security requirements.
• Undertake field travel and support urgent programme reviews when required by the assignment.

Location

New Delhi Client Office (II88)

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