India Project Head

Job Description Job Description Position will be responsible for operationalizing our India-based Green Ammonia/Green Hydrogen projects from the ground up. This includes strategy, project execution oversight, operational systems design, safety, compliance, and long-term operational excellence. Position will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the company transitions smoothly from incubation to deployment, construction, commissioning, and commercialization of operations. This position shall be responsible for end-to-end responsibility of project planning, setup and execution of all projects in India per budget Key Responsibilities: Market Entry - Identify and evaluate potential opportunities in the Indian Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia sector. - Develop robust business case by providing inputs on budgets, and CAPEX/OPEX estimates for project approval. - Lead bid participation for government tenders and strategic private sector projects. - Develop partnerships and alliances with EPC contractors and renewable developers. - Form necessary consortium / partnerships for bids & tenders as required and approved by management Renewable Energy Project Integration - Ensure cost-effective renewable energy sourcing by designing and implementing an optimal mix of renewable sources to achieve the lowest possible levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) - Strategically plan and execute renewable energy project development (solar, wind, hybrid) forming the backbone of Green Hydrogen/Ammonia plants. Operational Leadership & Execution - Develop the operational roadmap for India-based Green Ammonia/Green Hydrogen projects from incubation through to COD (Commercial Operation Date). - Lead planning, budgeting, resource deployment, and execution monitoring of operations-related activities. - Oversee the interface between project development, engineering, procurement, construction, and future plant operations. Project Management - Collaborate with project development, engineering, and EPC partners to ensure constructability and operability considerations are embedded early. - Monitor KPIs across timelines, budgets, safety, quality, and commissioning performance. - Ensure use of project monitoring tools/systems/reviews to manage any project bottlenecks & ensure smooth operations - Drive operational readiness of project including staffing, systems, and protocols. Stakeholder & Government Liaison - Collaborate with Corporate Affairs and engage with central and state government departments, regulators, policy think tanks, and industry bodies. - Collaborate with Corporate Affairs and Advocate for supportive policies and incentives for Green Hydrogen/Ammonia adoption in India. - Ensure all operations meet ESG standards, sustainability goals, and statutory compliance. - Support investor and board communication by providing insights on operational progress and risk mitigation. Education & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical). Master's in operations / Energy Management / MBA preferred. - 15+ years in large-scale renewable energy project development and execution, with additional exposure to hydrogen/ammonia or industrial projects. - Stronge exposure of Renewable Energy Projects with some green fuel exposure is preferred - Experience in greenfield project development/startups is highly desirable. Preferred Skills: - Strong leadership, team building, and cross-functional coordination skills. - Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capabilities. - High resilience, agility, and startup mindset with ability to work in ambiguity. - High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. - Detailed oriented and highly organizing skills. Effective communication skills Check Your Resume for Match Upload your resume and our tool will compare it to the requirements for this job like recruiters do.