About the RoleWe are seeking an accomplished Project Director – PMO to lead and govern large-scale Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects (Solar, Wind, BESS) with integrated Power Transmission &amp; Substation infrastructure up to 400kV / 765kV grid evacuation.This role will drive end-to-end project delivery excellence from development and engineering through construction, commissioning, and close-out ensuring alignment with AECOM’s global standards on schedule, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability.The position requires leadership of a centralized PMO function supporting multi-GW portfolios across India and international markets, enabling standardized delivery frameworks, digital adoption, and performance optimization.Key ResponsibilitiesPMO Governance &amp; Project Oversight<ul><li>Establish and institutionalize PMO frameworks, governance models, and delivery standards across hybrid renewable and EHV T&amp;D projects</li><li>Provide executive oversight across the project lifecycle (development → engineering → procurement → construction → commissioning → handover)</li><li>Drive adherence to baseline schedules, cost controls, risk thresholds, and quality benchmarks</li><li>Implement integrated project reporting systems covering KPIs, progress tracking, risk registers, and portfolio dashboards</li><li>Ensure alignment with AECOM’s global delivery models and Enterprise Capabilities (EC) workshare strategy</li></ul>Hybrid Renewable &amp; Grid Integration Leadership<ul><li>Lead execution of utility-scale hybrid projects (Solar + Wind + BESS) including grid compliance and dispatch optimization</li><li>Oversee design and execution of EHV substations and transmission systems (up to 765kV) including evacuation planning, interconnection studies, and grid synchronization</li><li>Ensure technical integrity across disciplines electrical, civil, mechanical, fire safety protection systems, SCADA, and energy management systems (EMS)</li><li>Drive coordination between generation assets and evacuation infrastructure to ensure seamless integration</li></ul>Project Controls, Risk &amp; Commercial Management<ul><li>Establish robust project controls covering planning, cost engineering, forecasting, and change management</li><li>Lead risk identification, quantitative/qualitative assessment, and mitigation planning across all project phases</li><li>Oversee CAPEX/OPEX planning, budget utilization, and financial performance in coordination with business leadership</li><li>Ensure contractual compliance across EPC, OEM, and consultant interfaces</li></ul>Regulatory &amp; Compliance Leadership<ul><li>Ensure compliance with Indian grid codes, CEA/CERC regulations, and international standards</li><li>Guide permitting, approvals, and statutory clearances for renewable and transmission infrastructure</li><li>Integrate ESG, environmental, and safety requirements into project execution strategies</li></ul>Digital Transformation &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Drive adoption of digital PMO tools, data analytics, and automation for enhanced decision-making</li><li>Standardize processes, templates, and best practices across global project portfolios</li><li>Lead lessons-learned programs and institutional knowledge capture (BP&amp;LL)</li><li>Promote innovation in engineering, construction methodologies, and delivery models</li></ul>Client &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Act as senior interface with clients, developers, utilities, regulators, and consortium partners</li><li>Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through proactive engagement and transparent communication</li><li>Support business development through technical advisory, bid strategy, and project structuring inputs</li></ul>People &amp; Leadership<ul><li>Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across geographies, fostering a high-performance culture</li><li>Drive capability development, succession planning, and resource optimization</li><li>Manage organizational change and promote collaboration across global delivery centers</li></ul>Business &amp; Commercial Focus<ul><li>Deliver projects in line with financial targets, margin expectations, and utilization metrics</li><li>Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization</li><li>Contribute to strategic growth of AECOM’s Energy portfolio in India and globally</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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