- Salary
- ₹2500k – ₹3000k
- Location
- surat, India
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Keka
Description
Job Title: Project Business Manager (Solar Projects)
Location: Corporate Office (Travel to Project Sites Regularly)
Industry: Solar EPC
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project business Manager to lead end-to-end execution of utility-scale solar EPC projects. This role requires a 360-degree ownership approach covering planning, execution, commercial management, revenue booking, billing, cash flow monitoring, resource planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
The candidate will act as a central pivot between all departments and provide strategic direction to ensure project profitability, compliance, and execution excellence.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Project Execution & Delivery
- Oversee complete lifecycle of solar EPC projects from mobilization to commissioning.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols.
- Drive site execution strategies to achieve milestone-based completion.
🔹 Planning & Monitoring
- Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Monitor project progress through dashboards, DPRs, and MIS reports.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
🔹 Commercial & Financial Management
- Monitor project cash flow and working capital requirements.
- Ensure timely client billing, certification, and revenue booking.
- Track cost control measures to maintain project margins.
- Coordinate with Finance for invoicing, collections, and financial reporting.
🔹 Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with:
- Engineering & Design
- SCM & Procurement
- Contracts & Commercial
- Finance & Accounts
- HR & Hiring
- QA/QC & Safety
- Ensure seamless communication and alignment among departments.
🔹 SCM & Vendor Management
- Coordinate with SCM for timely procurement of materials and services.
- Monitor vendor performance and delivery schedules.
- Resolve supply chain bottlenecks impacting project timelines.
🔹 Resource & Hiring Management
- Assess manpower requirements and coordinate hiring for project needs.
- Ensure optimum deployment of site and corporate resources.
🔹 Reporting & Management Communication
- Present weekly/monthly project performance reports to senior management.
- Provide insights on revenue forecasts, cost projections, and risk assessment.
- Escalate critical issues with recommended solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering.
- MBA (Project Management / Finance) preferred.
- 12–18+ years of experience in Solar EPC project execution.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Utility-scale solar projects
- EPC contracts
- Billing & revenue recognition
- Project cash flow management
- SCM & vendor coordination
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership & decision-making skills
- Excellent commercial acumen
- Advanced project planning knowledge (Primavera/MS Project)
- Financial understanding of project P&L
- Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
Skills
ComplianceProcurementProject Management