Chief Operating Officer

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Energy Projects

📍 Location: India (Details to be shared during discussion)

📊 Reporting To: Board of Directors

About the Opportunity

A fast-growing, large-scale Energy . Infrastructure organization is looking for a dynamic and visionary
Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and scale its Energy Projects business with a revenue potential exceeding
₹10,000. Crores .

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for
end-to-end ownership of the business , driving growth, profitability, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Role Overview

The COO will be responsible for
complete P.L ownership of the Energy Projects business, covering the entire lifecycle from business acquisition to project execution and revenue realization.

This role requires a strong leader with deep expertise in
Energy / EPC / Infrastructure sectors , capable of building scalable systems, driving execution discipline, and leading large cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Leadership . Strategy

• Define and drive the

overall business strategy
for Energy Projects

• Build a strong project pipeline through

business development, tendering, and bidding

• Identify growth opportunities across geographies and segments

2. P.L Ownership

• Own and drive

top-line growth, profitability, and EBITDA margins

• Ensure effective

budgeting, cost control, and financial discipline

• Lead initiatives for

cost optimization and margin enhancement
3. Business Development . Client Management

• Drive

key account management and client relationships

• Engage with government bodies, utilities, and large enterprise clients

• Strengthen stakeholder relationships for long-term business sustainability

4. Project Execution Excellence

• Oversee

end-to-end project lifecycle
: Planning → Procurement → Execution → Commissioning

• Ensure projects are delivered

on time, within budget, and with quality compliance

• Implement robust

project governance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies
5. Supply Chain . Procurement

• Lead

strategic sourcing, vendor development, and procurement optimization

• Ensure cost-effective and timely availability of materials and services

6. Commercials . Revenue Realization

• Oversee

billing, invoicing, and revenue collection cycles

• Improve working capital efficiency and cash flow management

7. Team Leadership . Organizational Development

• Build and lead a

high-performance leadership team

• Drive

talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building

• Foster a culture of

accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence
8. Brand . Market Positioning

• Strengthen the company’s

brand presence in the Energy/EPC space

• Represent the organization at industry forums, client meetings, and strategic discussions

Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership experience in

Energy / EPC / Infrastructure Projects

• Strong track record of managing

large-scale businesses with P.L ownership

• Experience handling

₹1000. Crore projects / multi-project portfolios
(₹10,000 Cr exposure preferred)

• Deep understanding of

tendering, project execution, and commercial management

• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills

• Demonstrated ability to

scale operations and build high-performing teams

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to lead a

high-growth, large-scale energy business

• Direct visibility and interaction with the

Board of Directors

• Platform to drive

strategic transformation and industry impact

• Leadership role with significant

**decision-making authority and ownership