Senior Manager

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: Portfolio Management Office

Job Duties and Responsibilities

As a Sr. Manager – PMO - Project Development, you would be responsible for:

Working closely with the commercial team to map the projects under development.

Identification, enlisting, and mapping of all licenses and permits required for future projects.

Keeping track of competitor activity in and around locations of ReNew's interest.

Working closely with the legal and compliance team to develop and improve processes for securing licenses and permits.

Coordinating with each project and site team to undertake required site studies, surveys, and investigations needed for licenses/permits.

Facilitating collaboration between workstreams and departments for the timely preparation and submission of information requested/required by authorities.

Ensuring thorough follow-up and documentation throughout the process of securing licenses/permits.

Ensuring adherence to ReNew's code of conduct and policies throughout the development process.

Providing accurate and up-to-date information on progress and plans to the project team, development team, and India management as needed.

Understanding and analyzing the appropriate designs, detailed drawings, specifications, and commercials for wind, solar, and hybrid projects.

Conducting risk assessments for bids and proposals, identifying potential issues, and proposing mitigation strategies.

Other Responsibilities:

Development-stage project monitoring and reporting.

Risk management across the development portfolio.

Synergizing in the creation of a Digital PMO.

Desired Profile

Experience

The ideal candidate would be an outstanding team player with experience in project planning, analysis, and insights. Additionally, the candidate should possess the following attributes:

Familiarity with planning techniques such as resource analysis, leveling and optimization, critical path analysis, and schedule variance analysis.

Knowledge of project planning software (Microsoft Project/Primavera) is essential.

Experience with solar or wind project planning and execution.

Familiarity with reporting procedures, templates, and digital reporting tools.

Passion for and a track record of delivering significant and sustained impact.

Strong collaborative leadership skills with peers, teams, and clients.

In-depth knowledge of statutory requirements and approval processes for construction projects in India.

Thorough understanding of bid analysis, tendering, financial modeling, and bid documentation.

Experience and understanding of energy markets and renewable energy project delivery are highly desirable.

Educational Background

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Understanding of the PMBOK is essential; PMP certification is preferable.

Fluency in English and Hindi (desirable).

Essential Skills

Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a talent for articulating business requirements, problems, and solutions.

Good knowledge of data analysis and tools like Excel.

A keen desire to independently drive analytics for problem-solving and process improvement.

Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as external stakeholders and suppliers.