GMR Group - Lead - Policy & Regulatory

Position Title : Lead - Policy & Regulatory

Sector - Energy

Business / Function - Renewables energy

Department / Sub Department - Policy and Regulatory

Location - New Delhi ( Openness for Pan India)

1. JOB PURPOSE:

- 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

2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART:

Lead Policy & regulatory will be now directly reporting with CBO. Later he will be reporting directly with the Head for BD & Policy-Regulatory

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountabilities & Key Performance Indicators:

Regulatory & Policy Analysis:

Track and analyse central and state-level renewable energy policies, regulations, and amendments from:

- Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)

- Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL), State Load Dispatch Centres (SLDCs), Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (SECI, NTPC, NHPC, etc.)

- Green Open Access Rules, ISTS Waiver, RPO/REC Mechanism, Electricity Act Amendments, PLI Scheme, ALMM, BCD, and other key regulations

- Deep understanding of the latest FDRE (Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy), Round the-Clock (RTC), and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tenders at both the central (SECI, NTPC) and state level.

- Prepare policy briefs, white papers, and regulatory impact assessments for internal decision-making.

- Regulatory Tracking - Provide timely updates on central and state-level renewable energy policies and amendments.

- Policy Impact Assessment-Develop and present regulatory impact analyses for internal decision-making.

- Market Intelligence Deliver periodic insights on FDRE, RTC, and BESS tenders at central and state levels.

Compliance & Regulatory Approvals:

- Ensure compliance with CERC/SERC regulations, grid codes, open access, and forecasting & scheduling frameworks.

- Manage regulatory filings, petitions, and approvals related to:

- PPAs (FDRE, RTC, BESS, Hybrid, Open Access, Captive, Merchant models) Transmission connectivity, ISTS exemptions, deviation settlement mechanisms (DSM) ; Long-term Access (LTA) and Medium-term Open Access (MTOA) approvals.

- Liaise with discoms, SLDCs, RLDCs, and transmission authorities to ensure smooth project execution and power evacuation compliance. Regulatory Compliance Ensure 100% adherence to CERC/SERC regulations, grid codes, and open access requirements.

- Approval Management-Secure timely regulatory approvals for PPAs, transmission connectivity, and open access processes.

- Stakeholder Coordination-Maintain seamless engagement with DISCOMs, SLDCs, RLDCs, and transmission authorities for project execution.

Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory hearings, and stakeholder consultations with CERC, SERCs, MNRE, SECI, NTPC, and other government agencies.

- Maintain strong relationships with key policymakers and regulatory officials in MNRE, CERC, SERCs, PGCIL, SECI, and state energy departments.

- Engage with industry bodies like IEEMA, CII, FICCI, NSEFI, and IESA to influence policy development in favor of renewables.

- Work with legal and commercial teams to draft and negotiate regulatory submissions, appeals, and dispute resolutions.

- Industry Representation-Participate in key regulatory hearings, industry forums, and stakeholder consultations.

- Policymaker Engagement-Maintain active relationships with key regulatory officials and government agencies.

- Policy Influence - Contribute to policy discussions through industry bodies and support regulatory submissions.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Advisory :

- Provide strategic inputs on policy developments, tender structuring, and regulatory risks for FDRE, RTC, BESS, and large-scale hybrid projects.

- Evaluate the impact of emerging RE+Storage regulations.

- Develop regulatory risk mitigation strategies for captive, open access, merchant, and hybrid energy projects.

- Provide regular assessments of policy developments, tender structures, and regulatory risks.

- Regulatory Impact Analysis-and their business implications.

- Risk Mitigation Strategies

4. INTERACTIONS:

External :

- Stakeholders in Renewable space (Government agencies and private players, Regulatory bodies etc.

- Project development and execution teams.

- Central, state and Local government bodies and authorities, Ministries , bureaucrats, officials and Ministries respectively

Internal:

- CBO, Functions and Departments W/I Renewables.

- All the internal functions in Renewable/Energy sector, Deep collaboration with policy advocacy and corporate relations of the Energy sector.

5. DIMENSIONS:

Financial Dimensions:

(These should be quantifiable numerical amounts like annual budgets, project costs, annual revenue, purchase value etc.).

- As per AOP

Other Dimensions:

(Indication of some of the significant volumes associated with the job like number in team/ staff handled etc).

- Individual contributor

6. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Educational 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 agencie

Relevant and total years of 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