Assistant Manager - State Liaison

About Company

ReNew is a leading decarbonisation solutions provider and the first Indian clean energy company to list on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW). With ~28 GW of commissioned and pipeline utility-scale projects including manufacturing, we are a global company with strong Indian roots. Founded in 2011, ReNew is at the forefront of fighting climate change by offering decarbonisation solutions through utility-scale wind and solar offerings, green hydrogen, carbon markets, and energy storage. ReNew has been a pioneer in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate the transition to green energy and address the unique requirements of the B2B segment in India, where we are the market leader. Our mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew is the world’s first clean energy company to be recognised as a Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. In 2023, we were recognised among ‘Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch’ by the MIT Technology Review. We are a recipient of the Sustainable Market Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal. The COP28 UAE Presidency presented ReNew the ‘Energy Transition Changemaker’ award for developing and deploying the country’s first round-the-clock power project. ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects currently contribute to 1.9% of India’s power capacity and are spread across 150+ sites and 18 Indian states. We have helped prevent 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% of India’s total power sector emissions, in addition to generating around 130,000 jobs over the past decade. ReNew generated 22+ billion kWh of clean energy during FY25, enough to power over 6 million Indian households annually, and helped avoid 18.6+ million tonnes of carbon emissions.

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Job Description

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

· Assist the State Head in building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with government authorities, statutory bodies, regulatory departments & Nodal Agencies.

· Serve as a barrier between the company and various departments like Nodal Agencies, DISCOMs, Utilities, and administrative departments to support the New Business development, Project execution & Operational Assets.
· Represent the company in Government Meetings, Public Hearings, and Industry Forums. Policy Advocacy & Sector Intelligence
· Support in researching and analyzing sector-specific policies, reforms, and regulations impacting renewable energy, power distribution, and transmission.
· Identify policy and collaborate with internal teams and government officials to development strategies.
· Actively participate in policy advocacy through drafting representations, conducting stakeholder workshops, and preparing briefing materials for leadership.

Project Execution & Regulatory Support
· Facilitate approvals and clearances from multiple government agencies for upcoming and ongoing projects, including:o Power evacuation, transmission/DISCOM-related clearances
o Investment approvals (if applicable)
o Land allotment coordination at Nodal Agency
o Forest and environmental approvals – to coordinate with respective depts.
· Liaise with internal Offtake, legal, regulatory and business development teams for smooth coordination of approval processes.
· Sound knowledge in JMR, Invoice & preparation of reconciliation statements. Business Intelligence & Market Monitoring
· Continuously gather market intelligence on competitors, policy shifts, and investment proposals.
· Track new project opportunities, regulatory developments, and government tenders relevant to the business.
· Prepare executive updates, MIS reports, and stakeholder briefing documents for internal review. Issue Resolution & Escalation Handling
· Proactively identify and address technical or commercial challenges during project execution, coordinating resolution with relevant stakeholders.
· Address local or regional issues that may arise from community relations, RoW issues, or governmental delays.

Key External Interfaces
· State & Local Administration
· DISCOMs / Utilities
· Statutory Authorities & Consumers
· Government Ministries Office/ Departments