Senior Manager - Regulatory (Solar/Wind)

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

**Key Responsibilities**
• Policy Advocacy: Lead engagement with central government bodies including MNRE, MoP, MoEFCC, NITI Aayog, CEA, CTU, Grid India, CERC etc. to advocate for policy and regulatory reforms conducive to renewable energy growth.
• Regulatory Analysis: Monitor and analyze existing and emerging policies, regulations, and legislative developments related to solar, wind, storage, green hydrogen, carbon markets, BESS, PSP and power markets.
• Strategic Engagements: Build strategic relationships with policymakers, think tanks, industry bodies (such as CII, FICCI, NSEFI, ISA), and multilateral organizations.
• Internal Advisory: Provide timely inputs to senior leadership and business teams on policy implications, regulatory risks, and compliance requirements.
• Representation: Represent ReNew in public consultations, regulatory hearings, policy committees, and industry working groups.
• Policy Research & Position Papers: Draft whitepapers, consultation responses, and internal policy notes to articulate ReNew’s perspectives on key issues.
• Collaborative Initiatives: Work closely with business teams, corporate strategy, legal, project development, and ESG teams to align policy priorities with business objectives.
• Capacity Building: Support internal awareness and training sessions on policy and regulatory developments for cross-functional teams.

**Qualifications & Experience**
• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related disciplines. A background from IITs/IIMs/ISB/NLUs is preferred.
• 10–14 years of experience in policy, regulatory affairs, or government relations, preferably in the renewable energy or power sector.
• Proven track record of working with central ministries and regulators.
• Strong understanding of Indian power sector regulations, RE regulations, energy transition policies, and global climate frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.

**Key Attributes**
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
• Strong network across government, regulatory, and industry circles.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and work under tight timelines.
• Passion for renewable energy and climate action.