Overview
Business Head – Bhutan Jobs in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India at Adani Power
Title: Business Head – Bhutan
Company: Adani Power
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end execution of hydropower projects in Bhutan, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
- Oversee civil construction activities, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications, safety protocols, and environmental standards.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost optimization and financial discipline.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring smooth operational continuity.
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Drive contract management, including negotiation, execution, and compliance monitoring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with organizational objectives.
- Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Foster relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders to ensure project alignment with regional requirements.
- Champion innovation and best practices in hydropower project execution and operations.
- Represent Adani Group in Bhutan, ensuring all activities align with the Adani–Bhutan strategic hydropower partnership and Bhutan’s 2040 Renewable Energy Roadmap.
- Lead the establishment and operationalization of the Thimphu corporate headquarters and the Chukha site office, including ICT infrastructure, conference facilities, and staffing.
- Oversee logistics for project execution, including transport arrangements for key personnel, warehousing and material staging and coordination of border logistics.
- Recruit and manage skilled local professionals; empanel local agencies for employment, legal, audit, and survey services; and appoint a clearing agent for imported equipment.
- Proactively engage with Bhutanese ministries, DGPC, Department of Hydropower & Power Systems, and other key agencies to facilitate project approvals, permits, and regulatory compliance.
- Arrange and manage high-level meetings, courtesy calls, and ceremonial engagements with government officials, dignitaries, and local institutions.
- Develop and maintain a catalogue of protocol gift items and manage public relations activities, including travel, hospitality, and accommodation for visiting teams and dignitaries.
- Champion Adani’s sustainability initiatives and ensure alignment with Bhutan’s environmental conservation efforts.
- Facilitate access to Indian energy markets for power offtake and support regional integration for sustainable energy trade.
- Promote local job creation, enterprise growth, and community engagement as part of the project’s broader impact.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of 25+ years in civil execution and construction of large-scale hydropower projects.
- Extensive experience in budgeting, operations, and risk management within the energy sector.
- Demonstrated expertise in technical supervision and contract management.
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration (preferred).
Years & Type Of Experience
- 25+ years of experience in hydropower project execution and operations.
- Significant exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects in challenging geographical terrains.
