Senior Manager/Manager - Enterprise SaaS

A.

• The Manager / Sr. Manager – Enterprise SaaS” will be responsible to be the Domain Expert for post-implementation management of a large-scale power sector energy portfolio management assignment for a large State-owned distribution utility in Lucknow involving various activities which are as follows:
• Demand/Supply Forecasting
• Power Portfolio Planning & Optimization
• Power Scheduling
• Power Market Operations Decision Making
• Energy Trading Strategy Design
• State Energy Portfolio Risk Management
• Assisting & Monitoring Trade Desk Operations.

B.

We seek a professional with minimum 5 years of experience in the area of Energy Portfolio Management. The individual shall be placed at the level of Manager / Sr. Manager and should necessarily be able to deliver along the following lines:

• To be a key member of the Energy Portfolio Management (EPM) team and ensure client satisfaction with the successful execution of the assignment reliable and more accurate Demand/Supply forecast so that proper energy planning of state / utility could be achieved with the prime objective to provide best possible power portfolio optimization solutions.
• To manage and deliver various tasks related to day-to-day buy/sell trades, price forecasting, financial analysis, demand / supply planning and cost optimization under the Energy Portfolio Management services to the satisfaction of the client.
• To prepare periodic reports (daily / weekly / monthly) along with its financial implications.
• To assist in strategic preparation of Bids for PXs in DAM, TAM and RTM platforms.
• To support the Client in various allied activities related to energy trading and accounting under the EPM services.
• Managing the power portfolio management through energy optimization tools in manual mode as well as SaaS solutions
• Keep a track of generation schedules from different generators/suppliers and analyze day to day activities of power portfolio management like Decision for Reserve Shutdown, Energy Exchange scenario, Banking proposals analysis etc.
• Managing the Day Ahead, Real Time & other Short-Term Bidding for the utility
• To assist client in Energy Trading Strategy Design of the state/utility
• To assist client in Power Market Scenarios and Energy Portfolio Risk Management
• To provide comments on regulatory drafts, notifications and regulations
• To assist client in Financial Risk Management of Power Portfolio so as to reduce the financial risks associated along with optimizing the cost of Power Purchase Portfolio
• Advise team for scheduling of generating units based on merit order with or without using the dispatch optimization model
• Financial Risk Management of Power Portfolio
• Micro management of power schedule of state utilities and generators to ensure uninterrupted supply to end users
• Supporting the client and analysts in activities related to energy trading and accounting.
• Tender management for portfolios in medium term and short term involving procurement/sell through DEEP, LDC (Long Duration Contracts) etc.

C.

• Experience in demand/supply forecasting, electricity markets (in power exchange / trading), power system operations, Regulatory or Power Sector Consultancy in India, Basic Understanding on Regulations related to Power Markets, Grid Code, Connectivity, Tariff (preferred)
• The candidate should possess knowledge and expertise in various aspects of the Indian power markets, including economic, policy, regulatory, technical and commercial aspects.
• Understanding of Energy Portfolio Management activities including Demand Forecasting, Scheduling, Power Sale/Purchase on Exchange Platforms
• Ability to do financial assessments / analysis / designing cash flows / cost benefit
• Analyze sector dynamics from all relevant angles (demand-supply, price movement, profitability, changing regulatory and competitive landscape under various power market scenarios)
• Deep dive analysis on power markets to bring critical strategic insights
• Supporting clients with creation and updation of detailed financial models with respect to power market industry and project-based assumptions
• Flair to get market intelligence and skill to sense business and commercial insights
• Good Communication Skills and ability to interact with multiple clients/stakeholders
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (including advanced Excel skills), The candidate should be able to provide analytical solutions on Energy transactions along with financial modelling using Advance Excel.
• Good Report writing and Excel Skills (Mandatory), The candidate should be able to conceptualize and prepare effective power point presentations
• The candidate should also possess strong collaboration and client relationship management skills.
• The candidate should have strong command of management principles pertaining to business development and intelligence, operations, and growth in order to manage a team.
• The candidate should have proven leadership experience in building, mentoring and leading/co-leading teams.

D.

• B. Tech. in Electrical/ Computer Science/IT/Electronics and associated branches from reputed Institutes
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Demand / Supply Forecasting, Energy Planning of Discoms/Utilities & Optimization of energy transactions for power portfolio management of State Discoms/Utilities etc.

• Location

• Base location shall be Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.