Project Manager Wind - Mumbai

PeopleStrong; Gadag, Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a senior Wind Project Manager to lead end-to-end management of utility-scale wind projects. The role requires 15–20 years in wind project management and travel to project sites to drive cross-functional execution and milestone achievement.

The incumbent will coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Land Acquisition, EHS, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards. A PMP/PRINCE2 PMI certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech required in engineering.
• 15–20 years in Wind Project Management.
• Experience from planning through commissioning.
• PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/ PMI) an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end wind project management to deliver on time, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, EHS, Commercial, Finance, and Land teams.
• Monitor schedules, risks, and escalate issues for timely resolution.
• Support site heads by resolving bottlenecks and enabling decisions.
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPCs, consultants, and vendors.
• Interface with senior management and regulators to meet objectives.
• Review progress, contracts, resources, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate commissioning and handover activities.
• Prepare dashboards and governance reports.

Skills

Wind project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil

Job description

DEPARTMENT-1 Projects - Wind

Country India

Function Projects

Skills

Skill

Project Manager Wind Engineering Wind Power

Under Graduate

CERTIFICATION

Job Description

1) Job Purpose

To lead end-to-end project management of utility-scale Wind projects by driving cross-functional coordination, monitoring project progress, resolving execution bottlenecks, and ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective project delivery. The role is based at the Head Office with regular travel to project sites to facilitate seamless execution and achieve project milestones.

The role serves as the central project coordinator between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, EHS, Commercial, Land Acquisition, Finance, OEMs, and Site Construction teams to ensure timely execution of Wind projects.

Key challenges include coordinating multiple stakeholders across functions, identifying and resolving project bottlenecks, ensuring timely availability of land, materials, and statutory approvals, managing interdependencies between contractors and internal teams, monitoring project schedules, and driving execution without directly managing site construction.

The role requires a strong Wind Project Management professional with experience in managing utility-scale wind projects from project initiation through commissioning. Candidates with only site construction, discipline engineering, or planning backgrounds without overall project management exposure will not be suitable.

3) Principal Accountabilities & Supporting Actions

Accountability

Supporting Actions

Project Management & Governance Drive overall project coordination to ensure delivery of Wind 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 closure of critical issues.

Construction Support Support Site Heads by resolving inter-functional bottlenecks, facilitating timely decisions, and ensuring uninterrupted project execution.

Contractor & OEM Coordination Coordinate with WTG OEMs, EPC contractors, consultants, and vendors to align project deliverables and address execution challenges.

Stakeholder Management Interface with senior management, internal stakeholders, consultants, utilities, and regulatory authorities to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Risk & Issue Resolution Identify project risks, drive mitigation plans, escalze 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.

4) Job Purpose of Direct Reports

The role may not have large direct site teams but works closely with cross-functional project teams to ensure successful execution.

• Site Construction Heads
• Planning & Commercial 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 availability and project readiness

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

WTG OEMs Weekly Delivery, commissioning, and technical coordination

EPC Contractors Weekly Project execution reviews and issue resolution

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) – Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or equivalent Engineering.
• 15–20 years of experience in Wind Project Management.
• Proven experience in managing utility-scale Wind projects from planning through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of Wind project management concepts, project governance, stakeholder management, execution coordination, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating with Site Construction Heads, EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering, procurement, land, 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.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.