Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a senior business leader to build and scale a high-growth Bio-CNG (CBG) platform within Indias rapidly expanding waste-to-energy and clean fuels ecosystem, aligned with the Government of Indias SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative.

This role carries full business ownership including strategy, commercial growth, project development, execution, and P&L management for the Bio-CNG vertical.

The ideal candidate will combine strong business development capabilities with deep sector expertise in bioenergy, renewable fuels, waste management, natural gas infrastructure, or clean energy project development.

Key Responsibilities:

- Define and execute the long-term vision, business strategy, and growth roadmap for the Bio-CNG business.

Own complete P&L responsibility, including:

- Revenue growth

- EBITDA optimization

- Capex allocation

- Cost management

Business scalability:

- Build a scalable multi-location Bio-CNG platform across India.

- Evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, partnerships, and adjacent clean energy opportunities.

Drive business development and project pipeline creation across:

- Agricultural residues

- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

- Industrial organic waste streams

Agro-processing waste:

- Press mud / distillery waste / food waste

- Identify and originate large-scale Bio-CNG opportunities

- Secure feedstock sourcing agreements and long-term supply contracts

- Build project pipeline across strategic geographies

- Build and manage strategic partnerships with:

- Feedstock suppliers and aggregators

- Municipal corporations and state agencies

- EPC contractors

- Technology providers

- Financial institutions/project lenders

- Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)

- City Gas Distribution companies (CGDs)

Industrial gas consumers:

- Lead commercial negotiations and long-term contract structuring.

- Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of Bio-CNG projects:

- Feasibility studies and site assessments

- Land identification and project viability analysis

- Financial modelling and project economics

- Investment evaluation and IRR analysis

- Project financing and debt structuring

- EPC selection and contract negotiations

- Construction oversight

- Plant commissioning and ramp-u

- Delivered on time

- Within budget

- Operationally optimized

Operations & Plant Scale-Up:

- Drive operational excellence across commissioned plants.

Optimize:

- Feedstock logistics

- Gas yield efficiency

- Plant uptime

- Output quality

- O&M performance

- Establish operational KPIs, dashboards, and governance mechanisms.

- Build scalable systems and SOPs for future plant expansion.

- Engage with central/state government bodies on policy matters.

Leverage incentives and subsidies under:

- SATAT

- MNRE schemes

- Waste-to-Energy initiatives

- Renewable energy programs

Ensure compliance with:

- Environmental regulations

- Safety standards

- PESO/CPCB/State Pollution norms

- Monitor policy developments and assess regulatory impact.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelors/master's degree in:

- Energy Engineering

- Environmental Engineering

- MBA / equivalent business qualification preferred