Business Head - Bhutan

Job description

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.