Business & Operations Head - Solar Cell Manufacturing (15-20 yrs)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Define and execute the solar business growth strategy across utility-scale, rooftop, and/or distributed solar segments.

- Evaluate new market opportunities, partnerships, and policy implications.

- Tie-up with Chinese collaborators

- Lead innovation in business models, financing options, and technology adoption.

Business Development:

- Drive revenue growth by identifying and securing new customers and contracts.

- Build strong relationships with industrial, commercial, and government clients.

- Lead bidding for solar tenders and manage partnerships with EPCs, financiers, and OEMs.

Project & Operations Management:

- Oversee end-to-end project execution: design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.

- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, cost, and time targets.

- Monitor site operations and resolve escalations.

Financial & Commercial:

- Take full P&L ownership for the solar vertical.

- Budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategies, and financial risk management.

- Drive cost optimization and cash flow efficiency.

Team Leadership:

- Build and manage high-performing cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, operations).

- Define KPIs and monitor team performance.

- Foster a performance-driven and sustainable work culture.

Regulatory & Compliance:

- Track solar policies, subsidies, and compliance requirements.

- Liaise with regulatory authorities other stakeholders.

- Ensure adherence to environmental, statutory, and safety norms.

EXPERIENCE IN SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURING PLANT SET-UP is MANDATORY