About the Role:
The Associate Director/ Senior Manager – Management Consulting will be responsible for leading and managing existing and upcoming consulting assignments in Tamil Nadu, with a strong focus on project management, team management and client delivery. The role requires deep expertise in Regulatory & Policy and Power Distribution / DISCOM Power Management Operations, including understanding of utility operations, power procurement, regulatory matters, commercial processes, and performance improvement. The role will involve client engagement, team management, quality assurance, business development support, and development of high-quality presentations, concept notes and advisory outputs for senior client stakeholders.

Detailed expectations from the role:
The Associate Director/ Senior Manager will report to senior leadership and will have end-to-end responsibility for managing existing and upcoming consulting projects in Tamil Nadu, ensuring high-quality delivery, effective client engagement, and timely completion. Key expectations include:




• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients in Tamil Nadu and supporting preparation of proposals, bids and client presentations.
• Support expansion of Mercados' existing portfolio of consulting solutions through client engagement, prospect identification and development of relevant proposals and concept notes.
• Lead and manage multiple ongoing and upcoming consulting assignments in Tamil Nadu, ensuring effective project management, timely delivery and high-quality outputs.
• Provide strategic advisory on regulatory, policy and power management matters relevant to DISCOMs, including power procurement, utility operations, commercial performance and sector reforms.
• Lead and manage assignments related to power procurement, power portfolio management and other DISCOM power management and operational requirements.
• Lead analysis of regulatory and policy de

📌 Associate Director (Chennai)
🏢 Mercados Energy Markets India
📍 Chennai