Job DescriptionAbout Blueleaf Energy

NBlueleaf 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.

NIn India, Blueleaf Energyis 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.

NAs 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.

NThis is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Asia's fastest-growing renewable energy platforms.

NPosition Purpose

nThe 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.

NThe role partners closelywith 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.

NFollowing 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.

NThe 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.

NAs Blueleaf Energy expands its India business, this position is expected to evolve into a broader executive leadership role and will play an important part in shaping the future Projects & Operations organisation.

NKey Responsibilities

nProject Development

NProjects 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.

NResponsibilities include:

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- Lead project development.
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- Further develop and evolve the project organisation and project development and project management strategies.
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- Lead land identification, due diligence, acquisition and securing of long-term land rights.
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- Build relationships with landowners, local communities and government authorities.
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- Secure all statutory approvals, licences and regulatory permits.
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- Manage environmental, forest, aviation and other statutory clearances.
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- Coordinate transmissionand grid connectivity approvals.
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- Manage development consultants and specialist advisors.
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- Drive project development schedules, budgets and risk management.
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- Ensure projects achieveReady-to-Build status in accordance with investment commitments.
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nProject Delivery

NProvide overall leadership for the execution of all renewable energy projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD).

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- Engineering Management
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- Procurement Support
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- Project Management including EPC Management
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- Construction Management
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- Project Controls
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- Planning & Scheduling
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- Cost Management
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- Contract Administration
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- Claims Management
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- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
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- Health, Safety & Environment
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- Commissioning
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- Performance Testing
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- Project Close-Out
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- Handover to Asset Management
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nMaintain overall accountability for project safety, quality, schedule, cost and delivery performance.

NGovernance, Systems & PMO

NDesign and implement Blueleaf Energy's Project Management Framework including:

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- Stage-Gate and Contract Go Governance
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- Portfolio Management
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- Project Management Office (PMO)
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- Project Controls Framework
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- Executive Reporting
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- Risk Management
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- Change Control
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- Cost Control
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- Digital Project Management Systems
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- Lessons Learned Programme
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- Standard Operating Procedures
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nDevelop scalable systems and processes capable of supporting a 5 GW+ portfolio.

NCommercial Leadership

nProvide executive leadership for:

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- Construction, EPCand supplier contracting strategy
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- Technical and projects lead in M&A; transactions
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- Contract negotiations and closure
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- Contractor performance management
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- Commercial risk management
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- Claims and dispute resolution
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- Budget governance
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- Budget forecasting
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- Variation management
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nLeadership

nBuild, develop and lead a high-performing organisation comprising:

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- Project Development
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- Project Management
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- Construction
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- Engineering
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- Project Controls
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- Planning
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- QA/QC
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- HSE
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- Commissioning
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nDevelop future leaders through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.

NFoster a culture built on:

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- Safety performance and leadership
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- Accountability
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- Collaboration
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- Continuous Improvement
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- Operational Excellence
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nStakeholder Management

NPartner effectively with:

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- Investment Team
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- Business Development Team
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- Legal
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- Finance
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- Procurement & Contracts
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- Asset Management
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- EPC Contractors
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- OEMs
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- Consultants
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- Transmission Utilities
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- Government Authorities
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- Independent Engineers
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- Lenders
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nRepresent the Projects organisation within the India Leadership Team and Executive Governance forums.

NCandidate Profile

nThe 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.

NThe 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.

NThe ideal candidate combines strong technical capability with commercial acumen, structured problem-solving and outstanding leadership skills.

NExperience

nEssential:

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- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
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- 15–20 years of relevantexperience in the Power, or Renewable Energy sector.
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- Experience across both Project Development and Project Delivery.
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- Demonstrated experiencein:
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- Land acquisition
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- Statutory approvals and permitting
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- EPC project execution
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- Contract management
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- Project Controls
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- Portfolio management
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- Experience managing multiple concurrent utility-scale infrastructure projects.
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- Strong understanding ofproject governance and PMO.
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nPreferred:

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- MBA or Master's Degree.
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- PMP or equivalent Project Management certification.
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- Experience within an IPP, Developer or integrated infrastructure organisation.
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nLeadership Competencies

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- Strategic Leadership
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- Systems Thinking
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- Project Portfolio Management
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- Commercial Acumen
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- Process Excellence
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- Organisational Development
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- Change Leadership
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- Stakeholder Management
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- Executive Communication
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- Talent Development
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NKey Performance Indicators

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

NThis role offers the chance 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