Chief of Operations - Power Distribution

- Comprehensive command over the complete power distribution value chain - encompassing Projects, O&M, Metering, Billing, Commercial, and Customer Management.

- Deep technical understanding of distribution systems, grid operations, power quality standards, and regulatory systems.

- Strategic and visionary leader with a strong execution bias, able to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.

- Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills - able to build trust and influence across regulatory, governmental, and business interfaces.

- Financially astute and analytically driven, with expertise in financial analysis, data interpretation, and decision support for business decisions.

- Inspirational people leader who aligns and motivates multidisciplinary teams toward high performance and accountability.

- Strong regulatory and commercial acumen, adept at navigating complex policy and compliance landscapes.

- High integrity, transparency, and ethical governance orientation, with resilience under regulatory, operational, and business challenges.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication competence, fostering collaboration, clarity, and credibility at all organizational levels.

Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (mandatory)

- MBA in Finance / Marketing / Energy (preferred)

Age / Years of experience Minimum 25 years of experience in the power sector, with at least 15 years in power distribution.

Industry experience

- Minimum 25 years in the Power Sector, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles in power distribution or utilities.

- Proven expertise in regulatory affairs, tariff management, and distribution operations.

- Experience with Private DISCOMs (Tata Power, BSES, Torrent Power) or leading State Utilities (GUVNL, MSEDCL, UPPCL, etc.) preferred.

- Demonstrated track record in financial turnaround, digital transformation, and stakeholder management.