State Lead - O&M

Keylabsintelli; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Keylabsintelli, based in Jaipur, India, is seeking a seasoned professional to lead and scale state-level solar operations. This role focuses on ensuring on-time project delivery while maintaining strong cost control and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing solar projects, overseeing vendor performance, and building strong teams. Preference will be given to immediate joiners.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience, with at least 5+ years in solar project operations.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple solar projects within cost and timeline.
• Strong expertise in Solar O&M, and large-scale site management.

Responsibilities

• Own complete state-level solar O&M project execution.
• Drive execution strategy to ensure delivery within timelines and budget.
• Lead client coordination and act as the single point of accountability.

Skills

Solar O&M expertise

Project management

Client negotiation

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

To lead and scale state-level solar operations by ensuring on-time project delivery, strong cost control, client satisfaction, and operational excellence across multiple sites, while owning state-level P&L performance.

Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like)

• 100% On-Time Project Delivery across all assigned state projects
• Budget Adherence & Cost Optimization with clear P&L ownership
• High Client Retention & Satisfaction, ensuring repeat business
• Zero Major Safety or Compliance Violations
• Strong Regional Team Performance, with clear accountability and execution discipline
• Effective Vendor Management, ensuring quality, timelines, and commercial control

Core Responsibilities

• Own complete state-level solar O&M project execution
• Drive execution strategy to ensure delivery within timelines and budget
• Lead client coordination and act as the single point of accountability
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor performance with measurable benchmarks
• Monitor site KPIs including cost, timelines, quality, safety, and productivity
• Identify execution risks early and implement corrective action plans
• Build and lead strong on-ground teams with performance ownership
• Report operational and financial performance to senior management

Experience & Capability Requirements

• 12+ years of total experience, with at least 5+ years in solar project operations
• Proven track record of delivering multiple solar projects within cost and timeline
• Strong expertise in Solar O&M, and large-scale site management
• Experience managing large field teams across multiple locations
• Demonstrated ownership of budgets, cost controls, and P&L
• Strong negotiation skills with clients and vendors
• Ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-scaling environments
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay on-site when required

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Preference

Immediate joiners will be preferred