- The requirement was highlighted as a high-priority strategic position with visibility up to senior leadership levels.
- Partners were requested to involve not only recruiters and account managers but also leadership and escalation teams to identify suitable candidates quickly.
- Client emphasized the urgency and importance of hiring the right talent for this role.
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Role Overview EMS Advisor
Purpose of the Role The candidate will act as a strategic advisor helping in strengthen its presence in:
- Energy Management Systems (EMS)
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Renewable Energy
- Green Hydrogen
- Energy Transition Programs
Nature of the Role
- Strategic and advisory in nature.
- Not a hands-on engineering delivery role.
- Expected to provide market intelligence, industry insights, and strategic direction.
- Will help define its product, technology, and business roadmap.
3. Key Responsibilities The selected consultant will:
- Analyze global renewable energy market trends.
- Study customer demands and industry requirements.
- Review market opportunities, RFQs, and RFPs.
- Evaluate competitor offerings and strategies.
- Define technology and product roadmaps.
- Guide it's investment decisions in renewable energy technologies.
- Work closely with:
- Strategy Teams
- Sales Teams
- Marketing Teams
- Technology Teams
- Coach and mentor engineering teams.
- Support pre-sales and customer engagement activities.
- Provide insights on government regulations and industry standards.
4. Desired Candidate Profile Experience
- Preferred: 20+ years
- Consideration may be given to candidates with 15+ years if they demonstrate exceptional maturity and expertise.
Domain Expertise
Strong knowledge in
- Renewable Energy
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Battery Storage Systems
- Grid Compliance
- Energy Transition
- Power Generation
- Utility Operations
- Green Hydrogen
Industry Exposure Candidates from organizations operating in:
- Power Generation
- Utilities
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Storage
- Industrial Automation
- Electrical Systems
would be preferred.
Essential Qualities
- Deep industry experience
- Strong market intelligence
- Strategic thinking
- Business acumen
- Techno-commercial understanding
- Innovation mindset
- Government and regulatory awareness
- Customer-facing and stakeholder management experience
5. Global Scope
- The role is based in India (Bangalore) but will support a global product strategy.
- Candidate should understand renewable energy and regulatory environments across:
- India
- USA
- Australia
- Middle East
- Other major global markets
- Knowledge of country-specific grid compliance and standards is desirable.
6. Government & Regulatory Knowledge
Candidate should possess
- Understanding of government agencies such as the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
- Exposure to PSU projects.
- Experience working on government tenders, RFQs or RFPs.
- Awareness of regulatory frameworks and policy changes impacting renewable energy projects.
- Industry relationships that can help provide market intelligence.
7. Success Criteria The consultant will be expected to:
- Provide actionable market and technology insights.
- Help its identify future opportunities.
- Shape product and technology roadmaps.
- Influence strategic decisions.
- Enable stronger participation in renewable-energy-focused bids and projects.
- Help define future full-time organizational capabilities if required.
8. Location & Work Mode Location - Bangalore
Work Mode - 4+1 Hybrid Model
9. Duration & Conversion Possibility
Contract Duration
- Initial duration: 3 to 6 months
Conversion Chance
- It is highly interested in converting the selected consultant into a full-time employee if performance meets expectations.
- Hiring Manager indicated strong leadership support for conversion within the first 90 days if the candidate proves value.