Head Power

Key Responsibilities

Focus Area

Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Growth

Define and execute the 35 year sector strategy and annual operating plans. Create sustainable year-on-year growth by identifying new markets, alliances, and value propositions.

P&L Ownership & Forecasting

Full accountability for revenue, margins, utilization, DSO, cash conversion, and working capital. Build accurate and rolling forecasts and drive operational discipline. (Annual business scale handled previously: 100 Cr / multimillion USD preferred).

Program & Delivery Excellence

Oversee consulting and engineering delivery across FEED, detail design, substations, protection & control, transmission lines, and grid modernization programs. Ensure safety, compliance, and execution excellence across the portfolio.

Customer & Market Leadership

Act as the senior escalation and relationship leader for strategic clients globally. Engage CXO and senior engineering leadership to strengthen account pull and increase wallet share.

People & Capability Development

Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of discipline leaders and project managers. Develop technical specialists and future successors; drive a culture of excellence, learning, and innovation.

Technology & Innovation Enablement

Encourage adoption of digital and emerging technologies such as BIM/Digital Twin, model-based engineering, advanced simulation tools, and asset performance platforms.

Governance & Standards

Conduct periodic portfolio reviews; ensure compliance with engineering standards, contracts, QHSE, and internal delivery frameworks.

Required Background

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Power / Energy discipline (M.Tech preferred; MBA in Strategy / Operations / International Business is a strong advantage)
• Experience: 20+ years total, with minimum 10 years in the Power sector
• Leadership Credentials:
  • Led large engineering / EPC / utility-focused programs across T&D, substations, generation, and grid modernization
  • Experience managing global clients and multi-million USD projects or P&L
  • Strong command of IEC / IEEE standards, grid codes, system studies (load flow, stability, harmonics), HV/EHV design, DER / microgrid integration
• Commercial & Contracting Knowledge: EPCM, T&M, Lump Sum, MSAs, pricing, proposals, risk planning, claims, and negotiation