Senior Manager - Project Development (C&I)

ReNew; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNew is seeking a Senior Manager Project Development – C&I to lead Open Access driven renewables projects in India. You will identify pipelines, secure land/connectivity, and drive technical and financial diligence across teams.

The role demands 10–12 years in STU project execution, strong cost and regulatory understanding, and hands-on coordination with diverse stakeholders. Based at Head Office, Gurgaon, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with relevant field.
• 10–12 years of experience in STU project execution or related sectors.
• Experience in renewables and Open Access projects.
• Ability to translate technical inputs into sound project decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop a robust pipeline of renewable energy projects for Open Access deployment.
• Source land and connectivity proposals from partners.
• Evaluate proposals for substation suitability, land availability, resource potential, commercial feasibility, and regulatory conditions.
• Recommend Go / No-Go decisions based on technical and financial assessment.
• Coordinate due diligence across technical, legal, finance, and regulatory teams.
• Drive optimization of overall project economics and cost structures.
• Collaborate with finance on preliminary financial models and viability assessments.
• Finalize agreements (LOIs, MoUs, land contracts, connectivity approvals).
• Analyze impact of policy changes on project viability and timelines.
• Represent the company at vendor meetings and industry events.
• SPV management including supporting company creation, funds infusion and captive structure compliances.
• Provide owners perspective for project monitoring and control w.r.t E&C site activities for Solar and Wind.
• Experience managing third-party EPC contractors and negotiations.
• Share project progress to customers.

Skills

Open Access project development

Renewable energy projects

Financial analysis

Regulatory frameworks (SERC)

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Documentation management tools

Job description

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility‑scale wind energy projects, utility‑scale solar energy projects, utility‑scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end‑to‑end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value‑added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Senior Manager Project Development - C&I

Designation: Sr. Manager

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Identifying and developing a robust pipeline of renewable energy projects (solar/wind/hybrid) for Open Access deployment in states offering conducive policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Sourcing project proposals and offers for land and connectivity from credible partners.
• Evaluating proposals on parameters such as substation suitability, land availability, resource potential (solar/wind), commercial feasibility, and regulatory conditions.
• Recommending Go / No-Go decisions on the basis of rigorous technical and financial assessment.
• Coordinating internal due diligence across technical, legal, finance, and regulatory teams to comprehensively evaluate shortlisted sites.
• Demonstrating a strong command of project cost structures, engineering considerations, and financial parameters, and driving optimization of overall project economics.
• Working closely with finance teams on preliminary financial models and viability assessments.
• Coordinating with legal and commercial stakeholders to finalize necessary agreements (LOIs, MoUs, land contracts, connectivity approvals, etc.), applying a hands‑on and practical approach to project coordination.
• Analyzing the impact of new policies, orders, or circulars on Open Access project viability and timelines.
• Representing the company at vendor meetings, industry conferences, and renewable energy events to stay abreast of sector developments and build professional networks.
• SPV management including supporting company creation, funds infusion and captive structure compliances as required.
• Bring owners perspective for project monitoring and control w.r.t E&C site activities for both Solar and Wind projects.
• Should have experience of third party EPC contractor management with strong negotiation skills with a solution and delivery mindset.
• Sharing project progress to customers

Educational Qualifications And Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil preferred).
• Around 10–12 years of relevant experience in STU (State Transmission Utility) project execution, with strong exposure to renewable energy project development, business development, or infrastructure sectors.
• Good command of finance, engineering, and costing aspects of project execution, with the ability to translate technical and commercial inputs into sound project decisions.
• Demonstrated hands‑on, practical approach to project coordination, with proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Prior exposure to Open Access renewable projects preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of power sector economics, renewable energy policy, and Open Access frameworks.
• Sound understanding of state‑level regulatory frameworks, including state electricity regulatory commission (SERC) regulations, open access rules, and connectivity/transmission approval processes.
• Sound grasp of engineering fundamentals and costing principles relevant to project execution and cost optimization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret project data, proposals, and financial metrics.
• Practical, hands‑on orientation towards project coordination, with excellent interpersonal and coordination skills across diverse internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and documentation management tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently for site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Experience

10 to 12 Years

Location of Posting

• Head Office, Gurgaon.