Asst. General Manager

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