Deputy Manager - Strategic Busniess Development & Policy Affairs

About Company

ReNew is a leading decarbonization solutions provider and the first Indian clean energy company to list on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW). With 16.3 GW of commissioned and pipeline utility-scale projects, we are a global company with strong Indian roots. Founded in 2011, ReNew is at the forefront of fighting climate change by offering decarbonization 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 recognized as a Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. In 2023, we were recognized 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

Job Description

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Support the State Head in building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with government authorities, statutory bodies, regulatory departments, and nodal agencies.

• Act as the primary interface with DISCOMs, utilities, and administrative departments to ensure smooth project execution.

• Represent the company in government meetings, public hearings, and industry forums.

2. Policy Advocacy & Sector Intelligence

• Research, track, and analyze sector-specific policies, reforms, and regulations impacting renewable energy, power distribution, and transmission.

• Identify risks/opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to develop advocacy strategies.

• Draft representations, briefing notes, and position papers to influence government decision-making.

3. Project Execution & Regulatory Support

• Facilitate approvals and clearances for projects, including:
  • Power evacuation and transmission-related permissions
  • Investment approvals (if applicable)
  • Land allotment and related approvals
  • Forest and environmental clearances

• Coordinate with internal legal, regulatory, offtake, and business development teams to ensure timely approvals.

• Provide support in Joint Meter Readings (JMR), invoicing, and reconciliation statement preparation.

4. Business Intelligence & Market Monitoring

• Track competitor activities, pricing trends, and regulatory changes to provide insights for strategy.

• Monitor new project opportunities, state-level regulatory developments, and government tenders.

5. Issue Resolution & Escalation Handling

• Identify and resolve regulatory, technical, or commercial challenges during project execution.

• Address regional issues such as community relations, Right of Way (RoW), and administrative delays.

• Ensure proactive issue management to minimize delays and cost escalations.