About Blueleaf Energy
Blueleaf Energy is a leading pan-Asian renewable energy platform committed to accelerating the energy transition through the development, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale renewable energy assets across Asia.
In India, Blueleaf Energy is rapidly expanding its portfolio across Wind, Solar, Hybrid and Energy Storage projects, with a strategic ambition to grow from approximately 1.5 GW of operating and under-construction assets today to over 5 GW by 2030 .
As the organisation enters its next phase of growth, we are seeking an exceptional Director Projects to build and lead a best-in-class Project Organisation capable of consistently delivering complex renewable energy projects and M&A; transactions safely, efficiently and predictably.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Asia's fastest-growing renewable energy platforms.

Position Purpose
The Director Projects is accountable for the successful M&A;, development and delivery of Blueleaf Energy's renewable energy projects across India, from Investment Committee (IC) approval through Commercial Operation Date (COD) and final handover to Asset Management .
The role partners closely with the Investment and Business Development teams during project origination and M&A; by providing technical, development and execution expertise to support project evaluation and investment decisions.
Following project acquisition or development budget approval by the investment committee the Director Projects assumes full responsibility for all project development and construction activities, including land acquisition, statutory approvals, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project close-out.
The role is expected to expand and evolve scalable organisational capability, robust governance frameworks, project management systems and execution excellence to drive Blueleaf Energy's long-term growth.
As Blueleaf Energy expands its India business, this position is expected to evolve into a broader executive leadership role and will play an key part in shaping the future Projects & Operations organisation.

Key Responsibilities
Project Development
Projects and technical lead in M&A; activities and project lead once development capital approval has been secured, to achieve Ready-to-Build (RTB) and COD milestones.
Responsibilities include:
Lead project development.
Further develop and evolve the project organisation and project development and project management strategies.
Lead land identification, due diligence, acquisition and securing of long-term land rights.
Build relationships with landowners, local communities and government authorities.
Secure all statutory approvals, licences and regulatory permits.
Manage environmental, forest,



aviation and other statutory clearances.
Coordinate transmission and grid connectivity approvals.
Manage development consultants and specialist advisors.
Drive project development schedules, budgets and risk management.
Ensure projects achieve Ready-to-Build status in accordance with investment commitments.

Project Delivery
Provide overall leadership for the execution of all renewable energy projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD).
Responsible for:
Engineering Management
Procurement Support
Project Management including EPC Management
Construction Management
Project Controls
Planning & Scheduling
Cost Management
Contract Administration
Claims Management
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Health, Safety & Environment
Commissioning
Performance Testing
Project Close-Out
Handover to Asset Management
Maintain overall accountability for project safety, quality, schedule, cost and delivery performance.

Governance, Systems & PMO
Design and implement Blueleaf Energy's Project Management Framework including:
Stage-Gate and Contract Go Governance
Portfolio Management
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Controls Framework
Executive Reporting
Risk Management
Change Control
Cost Control
Digital Project Management Systems
Lessons Learned Programme
Standard Operating Procedures
Develop scalable systems and processes capable of supporting a 5 GW+ portfolio.

Commercial Leadership
Provide executive leadership for:
Construction, EPC and supplier contracting strategy
Technical and projects lead in M&A; transactions
Contract negotiations and closure
Contractor performance management
Commercial risk management
Claims and dispute resolution
Budget governance
Budget forecasting
Variation management

Leadership
Build, develop and lead a high-performing organisation comprising:
Project Development
Project Management
Construction
Engineering
Project Controls
Planning
QA/QC
HSE
Commissioning
Develop future leaders through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
Foster a culture built on:
Safety performance and leadership
Accountability
Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Operational Excellence

Stakeholder Management
Partner effectively with:
Investment Team
Business Development Team
Legal
Finance
Procurement & Contracts




Asset Management
EPC Contractors
OEMs
Consultants
Transmission Utilities
Government Authorities
Independent Engineers
Lenders
Represent the Projects organisation within the India Leadership Team and Executive Governance forums.

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an accomplished power and infrastructure leader with demonstrated success in delivering large, complex projects within the Power, and Renewable Energy sectors.
The individual should possess approximately 15–20 years of progressive experience , with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, establish scalable systems and processes, that deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical capability with commercial acumen, structured problem-solving and outstanding leadership skills.

Experience
Essential:
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
15–20 years of relevant experience in the Power, or Renewable Energy sector.
Experience across both Project Development and Project Delivery.
Demonstrated experience in:
Land acquisition
Statutory approvals and permitting
EPC project execution
Contract management
Project Controls
Portfolio management
Experience managing multiple concurrent utility-scale infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of project governance and PMO.
Preferred:
MBA or Master's Degree.
PMP or equivalent Project Management certification.
Experience within an IPP, Developer or integrated infrastructure organisation.

Leadership Competencies
Strategic Leadership
Systems Thinking
Project Portfolio Management
Commercial Acumen
Process Excellence
Organisational Development
Change Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Executive Communication
Talent Development

Key Performance Indicators
Achievement of project development and construction milestones.
Ready-to-Build (RTB) delivery against approved schedules.
Land acquisition and permitting performance.
Safety performance (Zero Harm).
On-time project delivery.
Budget adherence.
Quality performance.
Portfolio predictability.
Contractor performance.
Governance maturity.
PMO effectiveness.
Team capability development.
Successful transition to Asset Management.

Why Join Blueleaf Energy
This role offers the opportunity to lead the project organisation of one of India's leading renewable energy IPP during a period of exceptional growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence organisational strategy, establish industry-leading project development and delivery practices and play a significant leadership role in building a multi-gigawatt renewable energy platform for the future.

📌 Director of Projects (Bengaluru)
🏢 Blueleaf Energy
📍 Bengaluru