Manager - Project Management & Planning (Solar)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Prepare detailed Level 1 to Level 4 project schedules using Primavera / MS Project, integrating all engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Define and monitor critical paths, float analysis, and schedule baselines for tracking progress.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to align project schedules with deliverables and material availability.

2. Project Management & Execution Control

• Lead the project from kick-off through commissioning, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Establish project governance frameworks, reporting protocols, and coordination mechanisms.
• Review project progress against approved schedules and budgets; identify delays and develop mitigation measures.
• Coordinate between HO and site project teams for execution tracking and issue resolution.
• Conduct regular site visits for progress monitoring and quality validation.

3. Cost, Budget & Resource Management

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cash flows, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Track project expenditure against budget and highlight variances with root cause analysis.
• Support procurement in vendor evaluation, contract management, and billing verification.
• Assist in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.

4. Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify, assess, and track project risks (technical, commercial, regulatory, and execution).
• Maintain a live risk register and ensure mitigation measures are implemented timely.
• Anticipate potential roadblocks related to land, approvals, logistics, and site conditions.
• Drive proactive problem-solving with cross-functional teams to avoid schedule and cost overruns.

5. Project Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date project documentation including approvals, drawings, material inspection reports, MOMs, and site logs.
• Generate periodic MIS and dashboard reports for management covering physical progress, financial status, and risk updates.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly project review presentations for top management and clients.

6. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a single point of contact for coordination between internal teams Engineering, SCM, Contracts, QA/QC, EHS, and Finance.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and third-party inspection agencies for approvals, reviews, and inspections.
• Coordinate with statutory authorities for regulatory and compliance-related approvals (CEIG, DISCOM, SLDC, etc.).

7. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure implementation of QA/QC plans and adherence to approved drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Monitor EHS compliance at site and integrate safety parameters into project plans.
• Conduct project closeout reviews, lessons learned sessions, and maintain project handover documentation.

8. Team Leadership & Development

• Guide planning engineers and site project coordinators on project control methodologies.
• Foster a collaborative project management culture emphasizing accountability, transparency, and timely decision-making.
• Support training initiatives and process improvement within the PMO.

Project Management & Planning for Utility-Scale Solar Projects (EPC / IPP).

• Proven track record of managing projects of 50 MW+ capacity or multiple parallel solar projects.
• Hands-on experience with project scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and ERP-based monitoring systems.
• Exposure to hybrid / BESS-integrated solar projects will be an added advantage.