Job Description

### *Planning Manager Solar Projects #### *Position Overview: The *Planning Managerfor solar projects is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure timely execution of solar energy projects. This role involves coordination with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to maintain efficient workflows and compliance with project timelines, quality, and cost objectives. ### *Key Responsibilities: #### *1. Project Planning Scheduling: Develop and manage the *master schedulefor solar projects using tools like *Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar software*. Break down project timelines into *work breakdown structures (WBS)and set realistic milestones. Identify *critical path activitiesand ensure timely execution to avoid delays. Forecast *resource allocation, manpower planning, and material procurement schedules*. #### *2. Coordination Communication: Work closely with the *engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teamsto align project schedules. Coordinate with *government authorities, consultants, vendors, and contractorsto ensure all necessary approvals and resources are available. Provide *regular progress updatesto management and clients through reports, dashboards, and presentations. Address *bottlenecks and risks proactivelyto avoid project delays. #### *3. Cost Risk Management: Track project budgets and *cost estimationsto ensure financial feasibility. Identify *potential risksrelated to time, cost, and resources and develop *mitigation strategies*. Ensure procurement and logistics align with project timelines and avoid delays due to supply chain disruptions. #### *4. Compliance Documentation: Ensure adherence to *contractual agreements, government regulations, and environmental guidelinesfor solar projects. Maintain detailed *project documentation, approvals, and compliance records*. Assist in *obtaining permits and clearancesrequired for land acquisition, transmission connectivity, and project execution. #### *5. Performance Monitoring Reporting: Develop *KPIs for tracking project progress, efficiency, and cost control*. Prepare *weekly/monthly reportsfor senior management and project stakeholders. Implement *continuous improvement measuresto enhance project execution efficiency. ### *Required Qualifications Skills: *Education: Bachelor s degree in *Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy)or equivalent. Master s degree in *Project Management or MBA (Preferred)*. *Experience: *8 12 yearsof experience in *project planning schedulingin solar or renewable energy projects. Strong expertise in *solar EPC projects, land acquisition, permitting, and grid connectivity processes*. *Technical Skills: Proficiency in *Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent planning software*. Strong understanding of *solar PV plant construction, transmission infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks*. Knowledge of *contract management, costing, and financial analysis*. *Soft Skills: Excellent *communication and negotiation skills*. Strong *analytical and problem solving abilities*. Ability to work under pressure and *manage multiple stakeholderseffectively.