1) Job Purpose: Write the purpose for which the job exists (in 2-3 lines; Maximum- 1325 Characters)

The Forecasting & Scheduling Lead ensures accurate, complete, and continuously updated databases of all site-level forecasts, day-ahead/intraday schedules, and DSM performance for Solar and Wind assets. The role provides deep analysis of DSM charges, identifies optimisation opportunities, and supports operational decisions affecting schedule finalisation and financial exposure. The lead also oversees commercial and regulatory aspects including Open Access management, onboarding of new assets into DSM regime, billing, invoicing, and payment execution in coordination with QCAs and internal teams.

3) Job Context & Major Challenges: Write the specific aspects of the job in the job context along with that provide a challenge (internal and external) to the jobholder in the context of the Business/Unit/Function/Department/Section (Max 3975 Characters)

Job Context:

The role operates at the intersection of O&M;, commercial, and regulatory functions to ensure the organisation maintains accurate visibility of schedules, deviations, and DSM liabilities across its renewable portfolio. While QCAs manage day-to-day forecasting, scheduling, and compliance submissions, this role validates data integrity, conducts DSM analysis, and provides actionable insights to minimise penalties. Close coordination is required with state utilities, QCAs, OA consultants, finance, and site teams to ensure timely onboarding, settlements, and risk-managed operations.

Major Challenges: (Maximum-3)
1. Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of forecast, schedule, and DSM databases from multiple QCAs, states, and asset classes.

2. Managing frequent regulatory changes, shifting DSM frameworks, and Open Access constraints across states.

3. Achieving DSM optimisation across diverse portfolios while coordinating with multiple stakeholders and dealing with varying grid/irradiance variability.

4) Key Result Areas (KRA): Write the key results expected from the job and the supporting actions for each of these key result areas (For a majority of jobs typically there could be 4- 7 key result areas; Maximum 10 KRAs)

Principal Accountability/ Key Result Areas

Supporting Actions (Max 1325 characters for each KRA)





Forecast & Schedule Database Accuracy

- Maintain a centralised, continuously updated database of all DA/I-D schedules, revisions, and forecast files from QCAs.

- Cross-check QCA submissions for completeness, timestamp accuracy, and version consistency.

- Flag data gaps, anomalies, or missing revisions and follow up proactively with QCAs and site teams.

- Develop automated checks/reports to ensure schedule and forecast history is tracked for audits and optimisation.

- Ensure continuous improvement of asset performance through data-driven solutions and predictive maintenance.

DSM Analysis & Optimisation

- Analyse DSM charges on daily/weekly/monthly basis and identify patterns of deviations for both Solar and Wind assets.

- Prepare dashboards highlighting state-wise and asset-wise DSM performance, root causes, and financial impacts.

- Identify optimisation opportunities (revision timing, QCA behaviour, forecast accuracy trends) and drive corrective actions with relevant teams.

- Benchmark forecast accuracy across QCAs and provide recommendations to improve performance and reduce DSM liability.

Operational & Regulatory Enablement (Open Access, Onboarding & Compliance Support)

- Manage Open Access procedural requirements—NOCs, MTOA/STOA applications, long-term OA renewals, and schedule alignment.

- Coordinate end-to-end onboarding of current sites into DSM regime: QCA appointment, meter integration, schedule linkage, and regulatory filings.

- Track state-specific DSM/RRF/WPD/RPO rules to ensure internal processes are aligned with current regulations.

- Maintain communication with SLDCs/SERCs/QCAs for updates affecting scheduling, settlements, or OA operations.

Billing, Invoicing & Settlements (Forecasting/DSM/Open Access)

- Validate DSM invoices received from QCAs/SLDCs and reconcile them with internal DSM database.

- Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely payments, dispute resolutions,



and adjustments based on approved analyses.

- Track OA charges, schedule fees, QCA invoices, and state-wise settlement cycles.

- Maintain a clear audit trail of all DSM and OA-related financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

6) Relationships: Describe the nature and purpose of most important contacts or relationship (except superior/team members) with individuals, departments, organizations inside and outside of the organization, that job is required to interact with in order to deliver the job objectives

Relationship

Frequency (Daily, Biweekly, Monthly etc)

Nature
(in at least 20 words for each relationship)

Internal (Other Functional Teams- (Position Name- Function Name), Senior Management, Board)

O & M (Site Team)

Daily

Work closely with the site team for Data collection & reporting purpose.

Finance

Monthly

Work closely with the team for budget number preparation & Performance review purpose.

Engineering & Technology

As requires

Coordinate with E & T team for new initiatives.

External (Customers, Government Bodies, Other Organizations)

QCA

As requires

To deal with F&S; and DSM related query.

Client

As requires

Report Preparation & Presentation.

SLDC / DISCOM

As requires

To deal with Open Access and Other Regulatory aspects

7) Organizational Relationships: Provide the structure for a level above and below the position for which this job description is written. Use position titles in the structured and indicate all the reports of the position. (to be filled by HR)

8) Key Deliverables: Please provide all the key business-related documents specific and relevant to your role
(To include Approvals (Internal & External), Technical Specifications, Agreements, Contracts, Review Meeting Minutes, or Any other documents critical for long term reference)

Document Name

Description (in at least 10 words for each document)

Business Head review

Prepare the actual Performance report for DSM and Forecasting.

Daily MIS

Review the daily DSM performance.

Chairman Review

Prepare the actual Performance report.

DSM Analysis & Actionable Insights

Detailed DSM Analysis and Identify actionable insights and ensure the implementation of the same.

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