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- Posted 02 August 2024
- SalaryRM216000.00 - RM300000.00 per annum
- LocationKuala Lumpur
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineEngineering
- Reference274936_1722563274
Senior Manager, Solar Projects
Job description
A leading plantation company is looking for a Senior Manager, Solar Projects to lead and control the overall project, technical and financial development of renewable energy projects across the region. This position reports directly to the COO.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and executing the organisation's solar projects across the region
- Monitor the implementation, operation and performance of all solar projects, including energy storage with business partners
- Develop strategic planning and business development plans with new ventures, group strategy and innovation teams for solar projects
- Identify and explore potentials of existing and future trends, opportunities and its risks within the renewable energy industry
- Lead and direct the procurement and management of externals consultants and project manager and ensure that the required levels of competence are embedded within all consultants appointed
- Ensure the development is in full adherence with all company's SOPs and governance manuals, whether technical design, group risk, construction, insurance or others
- Review financial analysis on each business opportunity to understand the profitability of the projects
- Lead the process to ensure value engineering and risk workshops are properly adhered to and well managed throughout the life cycle of the project
- Oversee contractors' construction activities and manage the integration of the project with the transmission network operator
- Ensure quality construction standards are met using project construction techniques and equipment
- Lead and control the overall development program and phasing, replan, resequencing and mitigate as necessary to stay on track
- Monitor and report periodically on project completion to schedule and budget
- Evaluate and track contractor performance against contractual obligations
Key Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering or similar field of study
- Minimum fifteen years of project management experience within the renewable energy industry
- Prior experience managing large scale solar power plant projects would be ideal
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an added advantage
- Have a strong financial and commercial acumen to handle project costings and financing
- Have prior financial closure background for large-scale construction projects
- Ability to lead the process to establish all relevant statutory authority requirements and risk mitigation to ensure smooth local authority approvals
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work autonomously, be self-driven and not reliant on others
- Able to adapt yourself well in various international settings for long periods of time
- Able to resolve conflicts, visionary and possess the foresight to plan ahead for the business
To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Shanggar Ganesh at shanggar.ganesh@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.
Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)
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