Deputy Manager / Manager - Power Projects (Karachi)

About the role

The Deputy Manager / Manager - Power Projects leads the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of power-related projects, including renewable energy initiatives. The role covers regulatory compliance, energy production optimization, decarbonization strategies, project execution and building in-house capabilities, aligned with the company's sustainability and net-zero goals.

Key responsibilities

• Regulatory and tariff affairs: verify regulatory and tariff information against NEPRA, KE and other sources, and monitor response times to regulatory orders or utility directives.
• Project feasibility and execution: lead feasibility studies for new solar, wind or hybrid projects, review vendor and consultant proposals, coordinate with KE, consultants, vendors, contractors and internal departments, and stay updated on renewable energy policy, technology and markets.
• Financial modeling and analysis: provide data-driven input for business cases and investment decisions, with knowledge of CAPEX and OPEX for wind, solar, thermal (biomass, coal) and other technologies.
• Health, safety and environmental compliance: enforce HSE protocols during construction and operation, conduct safety audits and hazard analyses, record incidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Energy Management; Master's preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in power project management, renewable energy (wind projects particularly) and regulatory affairs.
• Strong understanding of NEPRA regulations, utility frameworks and power tariffs.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel, financial modeling tools and performance reporting dashboards.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, project planning and execution, regulatory interpretation, team leadership and mentoring, sustainability awareness, HSE compliance and risk management.