Project Manager Solar - Mumbai

Aditya Birla Group; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Group seeks an experienced Solar PV Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of utility-scale projects from the Head Office. You will coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Land Acquisition and Commercial teams, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution through strong governance and regular site engagement.

The role requires extensive travel, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive alignment across multiple functions without direct control of site

Qualifications

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech in an engineering discipline.
• 15–20 years of experience in utility-scale Solar PV Project Management.
• Experience from planning through commissioning of Solar PV projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of utility-scale Solar PV projects.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Land Acquisition, Commercial, EHS, and EPC teams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and resolve critical execution issues to maintain schedule.
• Support Site Heads by removing bottlenecks for uninterrupted execution.
• Coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, suppliers, consultants for aligned deliverables.
• Interface with senior management, utilities, and regulators to meet objectives.
• Drive risk mitigation, recovery plans and governance reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Coordination

EPC Coordination

Vendor Coordination

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead end-to-end project management of utility-scale Solar PV projects by driving cross-functional coordination, resolving execution bottlenecks, and ensuring timely project delivery. Based at the Head Office, the role partners with Site Construction Heads and key stakeholders to enable seamless execution through regular site visits and effective project governance.

Job Context & Major Challenges

The role is responsible for monitoring project progress, coordinating across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Land Acquisition, Commercial, EHS, and EPC teams, and resolving critical execution issues to keep projects on schedule. Success requires strong solar project management expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive alignment across multiple teams without direct ownership of site construction.

Principal Accountabilities & Supporting Actions

• Project Management & Governance - Drive overall project coordination to ensure delivery of utility-scale Solar PV projects within approved timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Cross-functional Coordination - Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Land Acquisition, EHS, Commercial, Finance, and O&M teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Project Monitoring - Track project progress, monitor key milestones, identify execution risks, and drive timely resolution of critical issues.
• Construction Support - Support Site Heads by resolving inter-functional bottlenecks and facilitating timely decisions to ensure uninterrupted project execution.
• EPC & Vendor Coordination - Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, suppliers, consultants, and vendors to align project deliverables and resolve execution challenges.
• Stakeholder Management - Interface with senior management, internal stakeholders, utilities, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Risk & Issue Resolution - Identify project risks, drive mitigation plans, elevate critical issues, and ensure timely resolution of project constraints.
• Commercial & Schedule Reviews - Review project progress, contractual commitments, resource requirements, and recovery plans to ensure adherence to project timelines.
• Commissioning & Handover Coordination - Coordinate with commissioning and O&M teams to ensure smooth project completion and successful asset handover.
• Reporting & Governance - Prepare project dashboards, management reviews, and governance reports for leadership decision-making.

Relationships (If Applicable)

Job Purpose of Direct Reports The role works closely with cross-functional teams and may manage a small project coordination team.

• Project Engineers
• Project Coordinators
• Site Construction Heads
• Engineering & Procurement Teams
• Commercial & Planning Support Teams

Stakeholder Frequency & Nature

Internal

• Business Head / Projects – Weekly Project reviews, strategic decisions, escalations
• Engineering Team – Weekly Technical coordination and engineering support
• Procurement & SCM – Weekly Material readiness and vendor coordination
• Site Construction Heads – Daily / Weekly Execution monitoring and issue resolution
• Land Acquisition Team – Weekly Land readiness and project support
• EHS & Quality – Weekly Compliance monitoring
• Commercial & Finance – Weekly Budget reviews and commercial coordination
• O&M Team – Project Phase Project handover planning

External

• EPC Contractors – Weekly Project execution reviews and issue resolution
• OEMs & Equipment Suppliers – Weekly Equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning coordination
• Consultants – As Required Technical and commercial support
• Utilities / Grid Authorities – As Required Grid connectivity and project coordination
• Government Authorities – As Required Regulatory coordination where applicable

Qualifications

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech (Mandatory) – Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or equivalent Engineering.
• 15–20 years of experience in utility-scale Solar PV Project Management.
• Proven experience managing Solar PV projects from planning through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of solar project management, including EPC coordination, pooling substations, transmission connectivity, commissioning, and project governance.
• Experience coordinating with Site Construction Heads, EPC contractors, OEMs, Engineering, Procurement, Land Acquisition, and Commercial teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites to monitor progress and resolve execution bottlenecks.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent Project Management certification will be an added advantage.