General Manager - Bhutan (Hydro Business)

To support Adani Power Limiteds business interests in Bhutan by managing government relations, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and business development activities. The incumbent will act as the key in-country representative for day-to-day coordination with government agencies, DGPC, GMC, project partners, consultants, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth progression of hydropower projects and identify future business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Government & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain working relationships with the Royal Government of Bhutan, DGPC, GMC, regulatory authorities, and local stakeholders.
• Support approvals, permits, clearances, and project-related government interactions.
• Track policy, regulatory, and administrative developments impacting Adanis business interests.
• Coordinate meetings, follow-up actions, and stakeholder communications.
• Escalate key issues and opportunities to Head Office in a timely manner.

B. Business Development Support

• Identify new hydropower, renewable energy, and infrastructure opportunities in Bhutan.
• Support preliminary assessments, due diligence, market intelligence, and strategic evaluations.
• Assist in developing relationships with potential partners, investors, and government entities.
• Monitor developments related to GMC and other strategic initiatives.

C. Project Coordination & Monitoring

• Coordinate with DGPC, JV entities, contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, approvals, and key risks.
• Facilitate issue resolution and stakeholder alignment to ensure timely project execution.
• Conduct periodic site visits and provide progress reports to management.
• Prepare MIS reports, project dashboards, and status updates.

D. Commercial & Risk Management

• Support budget preparation and monitoring of in-country activities.
• Identify project and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Maintain project documentation, stakeholder records, and action trackers.
• Support negotiations, commercial discussions, and contract administration activities, as required.

Qualification & Experience

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline.
• Engineering qualification with MBA or Postgraduate qualification preferred.

Experience

• 12-18 years of experience in infrastructure, power, hydropower, renewable energy, or related sectors.
• Experience in government liaison, stakeholder management, project coordination, and business development.
• Exposure to hydropower projects or cross-border infrastructure projects will be preferred.
• Experience working with government agencies, public sector entities, or international stakeholders.

Key Competencies

Functional

• Government Relations
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Coordination
• Business Development
• Risk Assessment
• Commercial Acumen
• Regulatory Understanding

Behavioral

• Relationship Building
• Influencing & Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Cross-cultural Collaboration
• Result Orientation

Leadership Expectations

• Ability to work independently as Adanis representative in Bhutan.
• Build credibility with government and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate effectively across multiple internal and external teams.
• Drive timely execution and proactive resolution of issues.

First-Year KPIs

• Timely facilitation of permits, approvals, and stakeholder engagements.
• Quality of relationships developed with key Bhutan stakeholders.
• Effective tracking and resolution of project issues.
• Timely submission of MIS and management reports.
• Identification and advancement of new business opportunities.
• Support provided to ongoing project execution and strategic initiatives.

Non-Negotiable Requirements (GM Level)

1. 12-18 years of experience in power, hydropower, infrastructure, or renewable energy sectors.
2. Demonstrated government liaisoning and stakeholder management skills.
3. Strong coordination and risk management capability.
4. Experience dealing with public sector organizations and regulatory bodies.
5. Ability to operate independently in an international/cross-border environment.