Project Delivery Head Smart Metering (IT Stack)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Delivery Head to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale Smart Metering projects under RDSS, managing the entire IT stack comprising Head-End System (HES), Meter Data Management (MDM), and Cloud Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing million-meter deployments, driving integration with critical third-party systems such as Billing Systems, Workforce Management, and Consumer Portals, and delivering with precision in alignment with customer expectations and revenue goals.
Location: Bengaluru
Experience Required: 20+ years
Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Start Date: Immediate/One month


Key Responsibilities:
Program Delivery & Management:

• Lead and own the delivery of complex smart metering projects across all IT layers – HES, MDM, WFM, Consumer Portal ,Cloud Infra.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle: planning, design, implementation, testing, integration, and go-live
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project (advanced level).
• Oversee milestone tracking, resource planning, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.

 
Technical & Functional Oversight:

• Demonstrate strong understanding of DLMS , HES & MDM use cases, configurations, and performance metrics.
• Direct integration efforts with Billing Systems, Workforce Management Tools, Consumer Portals, etc.
• Collaborate with architects and functional leads to ensure technical alignment across systems.

 
Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the key point of contact for senior leadership from client organizations.
• Drive regular governance meetings with customer leadership teams and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate risks, delays, or change requests and recommend resolutions.

 
Revenue & Financial Accountability:

• Drive revenue recognition as per project delivery milestones and contract terms.
• Monitor project budgets, cost variance, and ensure timely collection of payments from clients.
• Ensure adherence to financial compliance, billing cycles, and invoicing schedules.

 
Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers across various domains.
• Prioritize tasks, resolve conflicts, and manage team performance and productivity.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or related field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in IT program management in the Energy & Utilities sector specific from Metering Domain
• Must have executed large Smart Metering projects under the RDSS scheme (India).
• Proven track record of managing multi-vendor, high-scale IT deployments for utilities.
• Strong domain expertise in AMI systems (HES/MDM) and cloud-native architectures.
• Expertise in Microsoft Project (Advanced level) and project delivery frameworks (e.g., PMP, Prince2 preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of integration protocols, data flows, and business process orchestration.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and customer relationship management skills.

Preferred Certifications:
PMP / Prince2 / Agile PM Certification
Cloud Certifications , added advantage