Project Manager Solar - Mumbai

Aditya Birla Group

15-20 Years

India, Aurora

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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.

2) 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.

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, escalate 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 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

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.