Project Director – PMO (Energy)

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Project Director – PMO to lead and govern large-scale Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects (Solar, Wind, BESS) with integrated Power Transmission & 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 Responsibilities

PMO Governance & Project Oversight

• Establish and institutionalize PMO frameworks, governance models, and delivery standards across hybrid renewable and EHV T&D projects
• Provide executive oversight across the project lifecycle (development → engineering → procurement → construction → commissioning → handover)
• Drive adherence to baseline schedules, cost controls, risk thresholds, and quality benchmarks
• Implement integrated project reporting systems covering KPIs, progress tracking, risk registers, and portfolio dashboards
• Ensure alignment with AECOM’s global delivery models and Enterprise Capabilities (EC) workshare strategy

Hybrid Renewable & Grid Integration Leadership

• Lead execution of utility-scale hybrid projects (Solar + Wind + BESS) including grid compliance and dispatch optimization
• Oversee design and execution of EHV substations and transmission systems (up to 765kV) including evacuation planning, interconnection studies, and grid synchronization
• Ensure technical integrity across disciplines electrical, civil, mechanical, fire safety protection systems, SCADA, and energy management systems (EMS)
• Drive coordination between generation assets and evacuation infrastructure to ensure seamless integration

Project Controls, Risk & Commercial Management

• Establish robust project controls covering planning, cost engineering, forecasting, and change management
• Lead risk identification, quantitative/qualitative assessment, and mitigation planning across all project phases
• Oversee CAPEX/OPEX planning, budget utilization, and financial performance in coordination with business leadership
• Ensure contractual compliance across EPC, OEM, and consultant interfaces

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Ensure compliance with Indian grid codes, CEA/CERC regulations, and international standards
• Guide permitting, approvals, and statutory clearances for renewable and transmission infrastructure
• Integrate ESG, environmental, and safety requirements into project execution strategies

Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of digital PMO tools, data analytics, and automation for enhanced decision-making
• Standardize processes, templates, and best practices across global project portfolios
• Lead lessons-learned programs and institutional knowledge capture (BP&LL)
• Promote innovation in engineering, construction methodologies, and delivery models

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as senior interface with clients, developers, utilities, regulators, and consortium partners
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through proactive engagement and transparent communication
• Support business development through technical advisory, bid strategy, and project structuring inputs

People & Leadership

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across geographies, fostering a high-performance culture
• Drive capability development, succession planning, and resource optimization
• Manage organizational change and promote collaboration across global delivery centers

Business & Commercial Focus

• Deliver projects in line with financial targets, margin expectations, and utilization metrics
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization
• Contribute to strategic growth of AECOM’s Energy portfolio in India and globally