Project Director - PMO ( Energy)

Aecom is hiring a Project Director - PMO for large-scale Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects in Gandhinagar, India. The role involves overseeing project delivery, establishing PMO frameworks, leading hybrid project execution, managing project controls and compliance, and driving digital transformation. The director will ensure alignment with global standards and maintain client relationships, focusing on renewable energy and power transmission systems.
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 AECOMs 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 TD 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 AECOMs 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 (BPLL)
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 AECOMs Energy portfolio in India and globally

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred); Masters degree advantageous
Chartered Engineer (CEng) / Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent preferred
PMP/PgMP or equivalent project management certification is desirable
Minimum 20+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects

Experience Requirements

Demonstrated leade