Deputy Manager - Strategy (CEO Office)

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.

Job Description

About the role:
The candidate will lead and drive strategic initiatives for the Green Hydrogen and Derivatives (Green Ammonia and Methanol) Business at ReNew, covering a spectrum of operational and future-focused projects that align with the company’s long-term roadmap. These initiatives will involve collaborating with senior leadership to influence decision-making, requiring strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to exert influence without formal authority.
A key aspect of this role will be understanding company processes and procedures, doing commercial analysis to optimize the product cost, manage risks, support growth and profitability. This will involve close coordination with various teams to ensure smooth development of projects and providing regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and key milestones.
 
Detailed Responsibilities:
Business Drivers and Interventions: Develop an in-depth understanding of the core business drivers, and provide leadership with insights on critical interventions required to support business growth and operational excellence.
Commercial Analysis: In order to optimize the cost of product, undertake various commercial analysis, understanding various policies, its impact and quantification of such impact
Risk Assessment: Formulate an independent perspective on business risks, identifying potential threats and mitigation strategies. Provide timely insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
Market Assessment: Conduct comprehensive market assessments to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and potential challenges. Analyze the external environment to guide strategic decisions that align with the company’s growth objectives.
Competitor Analysis: Lead competitor analysis by evaluating market players, their strengths and weaknesses, and potential opportunities for differentiation. Share findings with leadership to refine business strategies and maintain a competitive edge
Thought Leadership and Operational Support: Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing strategic input to ensure smooth operations. Ensure that all business functions are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and efficiency targets.
Key Outcomes:
Leadership Advisory: Become a thought partner to senior leadership, offering strategic guidance on core business operations and key initiatives.
Operational Excellence: Ensure the efficient functioning of all business operations by addressing risks, implementing process improvements, and supporting team alignment with company goals.
Risk Management: Regularly assess and communicate potential business risks and mitigation steps, ensuring that leadership can make informed decisions to address challenges.
Process Improvement: Support leadership in implementing the right interventions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of core operations.
Team Collaboration: Serve as the key link between leadership and the broader team, fostering clear communication and collaboration across departments.