Project Head - Green Hydrogen, Vizag

Overview

JAKSON Group is searching for an experienced Project Head to spearhead their Green Hydrogen initiative located in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). This is a full-time, onsite position requiring strategic project planning, oversight, and coordination duties to ensure smooth site execution in close liaison with site managers and field teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead centralized management of project schedules and monitoring using tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Create and maintain master project timelines aligned with key delivery milestones including SCOD, connectivity, and regulatory deadlines.
• Monitor progress across multiple sections including engineering, procurement, land acquisition, transmission, and construction.
• Recognize and address schedule delays, interface risks, and dependencies, recommending corrective measures promptly.
• Serve as the central coordinator connecting head office and site teams.
• Supervise fulfillment of contractual commitments as per EPC/OEM agreements.
• Keep track of statuses related to connectivity agreements, generation nodal agency (GNA), charging infrastructure, SCOD, and necessary statutory approvals.
• Generate comprehensive project management dashboards and maintain full documentation for senior leadership.
• Identify cross-departmental risks affecting project delivery and assist with resolving issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with preference given to Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil disciplines.
• A minimum of 12 to 15 years of experience in project management or coordination particularly within renewable energy sectors.
• Background in project management office (PMO) or roles emphasizing planning and project coordination is favored.

Core Skills

• Exceptional capabilities in project tracking, coordination, and timely follow-ups.
• Strong grasp of renewable energy project life cycles and execution processes.
• Knowledgeable in CTU/STU connectivity, SCOD-centric scheduling, and EPC contract management.
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Exposure to hybrid or utility-scale projects, green hydrogen, or ammonia-linked energy projects.
• Experienced in supporting multiple project portfolios simultaneously.
• Understanding of ISTS, GNA, and transmission system interfaces.

Additional Information

• Reports to the Project Head for Green Hydrogen.
• Travel required to project sites depending on project milestones.