Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Strategy:

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of smart metering projects including hardware (smart meters, DCUs), software (HES, MDMS), and communications (RF, NB-IoT, 4G).
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets in line with contractual obligations and SLAs.
- Develop a comprehensive project execution plan, risk mitigation strategy, and deployment roadmap.

Execution & Implementation:

- Oversee all phases from survey, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of smart meters and supporting infrastructure.
- Ensure smooth integration of the AMI solution with utility back-end systems (e.g., billing, SCADA, CRM).
- Monitor and control field operations including logistics, installation teams, subcontractors, and OEM coordination.

Stakeholder Management:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, government agencies, DISCOMs, system integrators, and internal leadership.
- Facilitate regular reviews, client meetings, and governance structures for project transparency and accountability.
- Coordinate with regulatory and statutory bodies for compliance, approvals, and progress reporting.

Team & Vendor Management:

- Lead and manage cross-functional project teams including engineering, procurement, IT/OT, QA/QC, and field deployment.
- Manage contracts, SLAs, and performance of subcontractors, OEMs,



and service vendors.
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards (QHSE compliance).

Monitoring, Reporting & Escalation:

- Track KPIs and project health metrics: delivery milestones, meter deployment rates, system uptime, and SLA adherence.
- Generate weekly/monthly progress reports for internal and client-side review.
- Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and propose corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or similar); PMP/Prince2 certification preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in large infrastructure or utility project management; minimum 5 years in smart metering/AMI projects.
- Robust experience managing multi-vendor, multi-location rollouts at a scale of 1M+ meters is preferred.
- Proven leadership in delivering turnkey EPC, ICT, or utility automation projects.

Technical & Functional Skills:

- In-depth understanding of smart metering ecosystem: AMI, HES, MDMS, communication technologies (RF Mesh, PLC, GPRS/NB-IoT).
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (CEA, MoP guidelines), government tendering, and DISCOM operations.
- Budgeting, cost control, risk management, and contract administration expertise.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

📌 Project Director (End To End delivery of Smart metering project) (Rajkot)
🏢 MINDSTECH
📍 Rajkot