Project Manager Solar - Mumbai

Birla Carbon; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Group, through its Renewables division, seeks a Deputy General Manager to lead end-to-end utility-scale Solar PV project management from planning to commissioning. You will drive cross-functional coordination, resolve execution bottlenecks, and ensure on-time project delivery while coordinating with engineering, EPC, procurement, land, and commercial teams.

The role requires extensive travel to project sites, strong governance, and stakeholder management capabilities, with

Qualifications

• Full-time BE/B.Tech is mandatory in 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 solar project management understanding including EPC coordination and grid connectivity.
• 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 bottlenecks.
• PMP/PRINCE2/PMI or equivalent certification is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of utility-scale Solar PV projects.
• Drive cross-functional coordination and resolve execution bottlenecks.
• Ensure timely project delivery, governance, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Land Acquisition, Commercial, EHS, and EPC teams.
• Support Site Construction Heads by resolving inter-functional bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, suppliers, consultants, and vendors.
• Interface with senior management, utilities, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Identify risks, drive mitigation plans, and ensure project milestones are met.
• Coordinate commissioning and handover activities with O&M teams.
• Prepare project dashboards and governance reports for leadership.

Skills

Solar PV project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

EPC coordination

Project governance

Risk management

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/PMI)

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or equivalent

Job description

At the Aditya Birla Group, our Corporate Vision is aligned and intricately woven with our People Vision.

Designation : Deputy General Manager

Organization : Renewables

Job Description:

1) 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.

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.

3) Principal Accountabilities & Supporting Actions

Accountability

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, escal

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.

4) Job Purpose of Direct Reports

The role works closely with cross-functional teams and may manage a small project coordination team.

• Site Construction Heads
• Commercial & Planning Support Teams

5) Relationships (If Applicable)

Internal

Stakeholder

Frequency

Nature

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

Stakeholder

Frequency

Nature

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.
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