Project Director – PMO (Energy) at AECOM2

About the Role We are seeking an accomplished Project Director – PMO to lead and govern large-scale Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects (Solar, Wind, BESS) with integrated Power Transmission & Substation infrastructure up to 400kV / 765kV grid evacuation. This role will drive end-to-end project delivery excellence from development and engineering through construction, commissioning, and close-out ensuring alignment with AECOM’s global standards on schedule, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability. The position requires leadership of a centralized PMO function supporting multi-GW portfolios across India and international markets, enabling standardized delivery frameworks, digital adoption, and performance optimization. Key Responsibilities PMO Governance & Project Oversight • Establish and institutionalize PMO frameworks, governance models, and delivery standards across hybrid renewable and EHV T&D projects • Provide executive oversight across the project lifecycle (development → engineering → procurement → construction → commissioning → handover) • Drive adherence to baseline schedules, cost controls, risk thresholds, and quality benchmarks • Implement integrated project reporting systems covering KPIs, progress tracking, risk registers, and portfolio dashboards • Ensure alignment with AECOM’s global delivery models and Enterprise Capabilities (EC) workshare strategyHybrid Renewable & Grid Integration Leadership • Lead execution of utility-scale hybrid projects (Solar + Wind + BESS) including grid compliance and dispatch optimization • Oversee design and execution of EHV substations and transmission systems (up to 765kV) including evacuation planning, interconnection studies, and grid synchronization • Ensure technical integrity across disciplines electrical, civil, mechanical, fire safety protection systems, SCADA, and energy management systems (EMS) • Drive coordination between generation assets and evacuation infrastructure to ensure seamless integrationProject Controls, Risk & Commercial Management • Establish robust project controls covering planning, cost engineering, forecasting, and change management • Lead risk identification, quantitative/qualitative assessment, and mitigation planning across all project phases • Oversee CAPEX/OPEX planning, budget utilization, and financial performance in coordination with business leadership • Ensure contractual compliance across EPC, OEM, and consultant interfacesRegulatory & Compliance Leadership • Ensure compliance with Indian grid codes, CEA/CERC regulations, and international standards • Guide permitting, approvals, and statutory clearances for renewable and transmission infrastructure • Integrate ESG, environmental, and safety requirements into project execution strategiesDigital Transformation & Continuous Improvement • Drive adoption of digital PMO tools, data analytics, and automation for enhanced decision-making • Standardize processes, templates, and best practices across global project portfolios • Lead lessons-learned programs and institutional knowledge capture (BP&LL) • Promote innovation in engineering, construction methodologies, and delivery modelsClient & Stakeholder Management • Act as senior interface with clients, developers, utilities, regulators, and consortium partners • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through proactive engagement and transparent communication • Support business development through technical advisory, bid strategy, and project structuring inputsPeople & Leadership • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across geographies, fostering a high-performance culture • Drive capability development, succession planning, and resource optimization • Manage organizational change and promote collaboration across global delivery centersBusiness & Commercial Focus • Deliver projects in line with financial targets, margin expectations, and utilization metrics • Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization • Contribute to strategic growth of AECOM’s Energy portfolio in India and globally