Project Manager Solar - Mumbai

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. 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.
Principal Accountabilities & Supporting Actions
AccountabilitySupporting 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. 5) Relationships (If Applicable)Internal
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
StakeholderFrequencyNature
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
StakeholderFrequencyNature
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.

Work arrangement
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