Policy & Regulatory Lead

JOB PURPOSE

The role of Lead Policy & Regulatory for GMR Renewables will Keep a close track of Open access (Third party and Captive) Policy and Regulatory developments, analyze notification/judgements across states in C&I space and ensure our interest is protected / represented via. Timely inputs to relevant internal / external stakeholders, via various Wind / Solar / CII industry associations. Working closely with Central Policy Advocacy team

ORGANISATION CHART

CBO - > Head - BD & Policy and Regulatory -> Lead - Policy & Regulatory

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Regulatory & Policy Analysis
• Compliance & Regulatory Approvals
• Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement
• Market Intelligence & Strategic Advisory

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

1. Stakeholders in Renewable space (Government agencies and private players, Regulatory bodies etc.
2. Central, state and Local government bodies and authorities, Ministries , bureaucrats, officials and Ministries respectively

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

1. CBO, Functions and Departments W/I Renewables.Project development and execution teams
2. All the internal functions in Renewable/Energy sector,Deep collaboration with policy advocacy and corporate relations of the Energy sector.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

As per AOP

OTHER DIMENSIONS

As per AOP

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• LLB / LLM / B.Tech / M.Tech / MBA (Power Management, Energy Law, Public Policy)
• Experience working with regulatory bodies, power utilities, RE developers, or government agencies

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 10–15 years in policy, regulatory affairs, and compliance in the renewable energy sector

Industry Preference-

• Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS), Power Utilities, Energy Consulting, Regulatory Bodies, Government Affairs

Technical & Functional Skills

• In-depth knowledge of renewable energy regulations (solar, wind, hydro, green hydrogen, storage, hybrid projects)
• Expertise in electricity markets, power trading, RPO/REC, ISTS charges, DSM, and OA rules
• Strong understanding of FDRE, RTC, and BESS tender guidelines, financial structuring, and regulatory challenges
• Experience in handling regulatory petitions, appeals, and hearings at CERC/SERCs
  Proficiency in legal & regulatory documentation, policy analysis, and government relations
• Existing strong connects with policymakers, regulators, and key decision-makers in MNRE, CERC, SERCs, SECI, NTPC, and state governments

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management & relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication & representation abilities (public speaking, policy writing)
• Strategic thinking & problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape

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