As the COO – Renewable Energy Division, you will lead the operational strategy, business development, and scaling of the division’s wind and solar assets. You will be responsible for overseeing O&M, project execution, financial performance, compliance, and stakeholder partnerships while also spearheading new business development opportunities to expand the renewable portfolio. Additionally, you will coach and mentor teams, ensuring they remain up to date with industry trends, technological innovations, and policy changes to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Oversee end-to-end operations of the Renewable Energy Division, including O&M, project development, construction, and lifecycle performance.
- Drive operational excellence across wind and solar assets—ensuring uptime, efficiency, and yield maximization.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, including greenfield/brownfield projects, EPC partnerships, and strategic collaborations.
- Develop proposals, engage in deal closure, and foster long-term client and partner relationships.
- Support feasibility studies and market expansion strategies in alignment with corporate growth goals.
- Set and monitor KPIs such as PLF (Plant Load Factor), availability, downtime, and OPEX per MW.
- Lead process improvements, deploy performance monitoring systems, and execute preventive maintenance schedules.
- Manage relationships with EPC contractors, utility partners, O&M providers, regulators, and lenders.
- Lead performance-based vendor contracts and establish long-term partnerships to improve cost efficiencies and drive quality.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with CERC, MNRE, grid codes, environmental norms, and safety standards.
- Manage insurance, statutory audits, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Build high-performing operations and business development teams.
- Coach teams on current industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to maintain market competitiveness.
- Mentor regional managers and operations heads while fostering a culture of sustainability, safety, and innovation aligned with corporate values.
- Regularly report on operational, business development, and financial metrics to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance and Strategy teams to optimize O&M budgets, ROI, and asset refinancing.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil preferred).
- MBA or equivalent post-graduate degree in Operations, Management, or Renewable Energy (preferred).
Experience
- 15–20 years of experience in the power / renewable energy sector, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership position overseeing operations, project execution, asset management, and business development.
- Proven track record in managing wind and/or solar assets (minimum portfolio handled: 200 MW+ desirable).
- Experience in handling geographically dispersed projects across multiple states.
- Exposure to both greenfield development and O&M (Operations & Maintenance).
Technical / Functional Competencies
- Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, grid connectivity, and regulatory requirements.
- Expertise in PLF optimization, O&M cost control, and performance monitoring systems.
- Skilled in vendor management, contract negotiation, and EPC/O&M partner management.
- Familiarity with government policies, CERC/SERC regulations, MNRE guidelines, and state-level renewable policies.
- Financial acumen for budgeting, cost optimization, and ROI analysis in operations and business development.
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to lead large, cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
- Strategic decision-making and operational problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities (internal, external, regulatory).
- Ability to coach and inspire teams to adopt innovative practices and industry-leading standards.
Personality Traits
- Results-driven, disciplined, and detail-oriented.
- Agile and adaptable to fast-changing renewable energy market dynamics.
- Collaborative leader with high integrity and commitment to organizational values.
- Be part of a mission-driven, sustainably rooted business transforming Rural Maharashtra through clean energy.
- Work within a diversified and stable group known for its commitment to ethical growth and social impact.
- Opportunity to shape the future of renewable energy in emerging markets, combining profit with purpose.
