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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 significant 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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📌 Director of Projects (India)
🏢 Blueleaf Energy
📍 India