Manager | SAP ISU | Kolkata | SAP | DSA Oil, Gas and Utilities

- Job requisition ID : 108432
- Location: Kolkata
- Entity: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP

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Your work profile

- As a AP ISU with solid expertise in utility business processes and SAP-enabled energy operations. Will be responsible for managing generation planning, reservoir optimization, power scheduling, generation forecasting, regulatory reporting, and integration with SAP IS-U and enterprise utility systems.
- The incumbent will lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, generation optimization, energy accounting, and decision-making for hydroelectric power generation assets. The role requires close collaboration with generation operations, load dispatch centers, commercial teams, regulatory bodies, and IT teams to ensure reliable and cost-effective power generation.
- Should have extensive experience in hydro power operations, power generation planning, energy management, and SAP-based utility solutions.
- Key Responsibilities
- Generation Planning & Scheduling
- Lead short-term, medium-term, and long-term generation planning activities for hydro power plants.
- Prepare generation schedules based on:
- Reservoir levels
- Water inflow forecasts
- Grid demand requirements
- Peak load requirements
- Regulatory constraints
- Coordinate generation schedules with State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Regional Load Dispatch Centre (RLDC), and grid operators.
- Optimize generation portfolios to maximize plant efficiency and revenue realization.
- Hydro Reservoir Management
- Monitor reservoir storage levels and water availability.
- Support reservoir operation planning and water utilization strategies.
- Optimize water resources considering:
- Irrigation requirements
- Flood control requirements
- Power generation targets
- Environmental obligations
- Develop water budgeting and reservoir utilization plans.
- SAP IS-U & Utility System Integration
- Ensure alignment between generation operations and SAP-based utility processes.
- Support integration with:
- SAP IS-U
- SAP PM
- SAP FI/CO
- SAP BW/4HANA
- SAP Analytics Cloud
- Energy Accounting Systems
- Drive digitalization initiatives related to generation planning and reporting.
- Ensure data integrity for energy generation, scheduling, and settlement processes.




- Energy Accounting & Audit
- Oversee energy accounting and reconciliation activities.
- Monitor:
- Generated Energy
- Auxiliary Consumption
- Energy Export
- Energy Losses
- Station Performance
- Support regulatory audits and energy audit initiatives.
- Ensure accurate generation reporting and reconciliation across systems.
- Forecasting & Performance Optimization
- Develop generation forecasts based on:
- Hydrological Data
- Weather Forecasts
- Reservoir Conditions
- Demand Projections
- Analyze plant performance and recommend optimization measures.
- Monitor generation efficiency and capacity utilization.
- Drive initiatives to improve plant load factor and operational reliability.
- Regulatory & Commercial Coordination
- Ensure compliance with CERC, SERC, CEA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support tariff filings and regulatory reporting.
- Coordinate with commercial teams for:
- Power Scheduling
- Energy Settlement
- Open Access Transactions
- Power Trading Activities
- Prepare operational and management reporting required by regulatory agencies.
- Asset & Maintenance Planning Coordination
- Collaborate with SAP PM and plant maintenance teams.
- Integrate outage planning with generation schedules.
- Support annual maintenance planning of hydro generating units.
- Monitor equipment availability and maintenance impacts on generation capacity.
- Optimize generation schedules around planned shutdowns.
- Analytics & Reporting
- Develop and review dashboards and MIS reports related to:
- Reservoir Status
- Generation Forecasts
- Energy Production
- Unit Availability
- Plant Performance
- Water Utilization
- Revenue Metrics
- Utilize data-driven insights to improve business decisions and operational planning.
- Digital Transformation & Process Improvement
- Lead initiatives for automation and digital transformation within generation planning operations.
- Support implementation of:
- Smart Analytics
- Predictive Forecasting
- SAP-Based Planning Solutions
- Performance Monitoring Systems
- Establish best practices and process standardization across generation facilities.




- Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead and mentor planning engineers, analysts, and business process teams.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
- Conduct capability-building and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with:
- Generation Operations Teams
- Load Dispatch Centres
- Maintenance Teams
- Commercial & Revenue Teams
- SAP Functional Teams
- Regulatory Authorities
- External Consultants and Vendors
- Act as the primary point of contact for generation planning and optimization initiatives

Key skills required

- Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in SAP IS-U.
- 10–15 years of experience in Power Generation, Hydro Operations, or Energy Utilities.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in hydro power generation planning and scheduling.
- At least 3+ years in a managerial or team leadership role.
- Experience working with hydroelectric generation utilities or state power generation organizations.
- Exposure to SAP-based utility environments preferred.
- Mandatory Technical Skills
- Power Generation Planning
- Hydro Generation Planning
- Reservoir Management
- Water Resource Optimization
- Generation Scheduling
- Energy Forecasting
- Unit Commitment Planning
- Plant Load Management
- Outage Planning
- Utility Systems
- SAP IS-U
- SAP PM
- SAP FI/CO
- Energy Accounting Systems
- Generation Reporting Systems
- Load Dispatch Coordination
- Analytics & Reporting
- Power System Analytics
- Forecasting Models
- MIS Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Operational Performance Monitoring
- Preferred Skills
- SAP S/4HANA Utilities
- SAP Analytics Cloud
- SAP BW/4HANA
- Power Trading & Scheduling Systems
- SCADA Systems
- EMS (Energy Management Systems)
- Hydrology and Reservoir Modeling Tools
- Predictive Analytics
- AI-Based Forecasting Solutions
- Preferred Industry Experience
- Hydro Power Generation Companies
- State Generation Utilities
- Power Generation Corporations
- Renewable Energy Organizations
- Integrated Utilities
- Energy & Utilities Sector
- Leadership Competencies
- Strong team leadership and people management skills.
- Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to drive change and digital transformation initiatives.

📌 Manager | SAP ISU | Kolkata | SAP | DSA Oil, Gas and Utilities (India)
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