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Project Delivery Head Smart Metering (IT Stack) Fixed-term (UK and Ireland), Full-time Bengaluru, India Shape the utilities market of the future with us! Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Project Delivery Head to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale Smart Metering projects under RDSS, managing the entire IT stack comprising Head-End System (HES), Meter Data Management (MDM), and Cloud Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing million-meter deployments, driving integration with critical third-party systems such as Billing Systems, Workforce Management, and Consumer Portals, and delivering with precision in alignment with customer expectations and revenue goals. Location : Bengaluru Experience Required : 20+ years Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) Start Date: Immediate/One month What is the role about Key Responsibilities: Program Delivery Management: Technical Functional Oversight: Stakeholder Management: Revenue Financial Accountability: Team Leadership: Lead and own the delivery of complex smart metering projects across all IT layers HES, MDM, WFM, Consumer Portal ,Cloud Infra. Manage end-to-end project lifecycle: planning, design, implementation, testing, integration, and go-live Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project (advanced level). Oversee milestone tracking, resource planning, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. Demonstrate strong understanding of DLMS , HES MDM use cases, configurations, and performance metrics. Direct integration efforts with Billing Systems, Workforce Management Tools, Consumer Portals, etc. Collaborate with architects and functional leads to ensure technical alignment across systems. Act as the key point of contact for senior leadership from client organizations. Drive regular governance meetings with customer leadership teams and internal stakeholders. Proactively communicate risks, delays, or change requests and recommend resolutions. Drive revenue recognition as per project delivery milestones and contract terms. Monitor project budgets, cost variance, and ensure timely collection of payments from clients. Ensure adherence to financial compliance, billing cycles, and invoicing schedules. Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers across various domains. Prioritize tasks, resolve conflicts, and manage team performance and productivity. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Required skills and qualifications Required Qualifications Skills: Bachelor s or master s degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or related field. Minimum 20 years of experience in IT program management in the Energy Utilities sector specific from Metering Domain Must have executed large Smart Metering projects under the RDSS scheme (India). Proven track record of managing multi-vendor, high-scale IT deployments for utilities. Strong domain expertise in AMI systems (HES/MDM) and cloud-native architectures. Expertise in Microsoft Project (Advanced level) and project delivery frameworks (e.g., PMP, Prince2 preferred). In-depth knowledge of integration protocols, data flows, and business process orchestration. Exceptional communication, leadership, and customer relationship management skills. Preferred skills and qualifications Preferred Certifications: PMP / Prince2 / Agile PM Certification Cloud Certifications , added advantage
