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 important 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 & Setting

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.

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