Project Delivery Head – Smart Metering (IT Stack)

Fixed-term (UK and Ireland), Full-time · Bengaluru, India

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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Delivery Head to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale Smart Metering projects under RDSS, managing the entire IT stack comprising Head-End System (HES), Meter Data Management (MDM), and Cloud Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing million-meter deployments, driving integration with critical third-party systems such as Billing Systems, Workforce Management, and Consumer Portals, and delivering with precision in alignment with customer expectations and revenue goals.
Location: Bengaluru
Experience Required: 20+ years
Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Start Date: Immediate/One month

What is the role about?

Key Responsibilities:
Program Delivery & Management:

Lead and own the delivery of complex smart metering projects across all IT layers – HES, MDM, WFM, Consumer Portal ,Cloud Infra.
Manage end-to-end project lifecycle: planning, design, implementation, testing, integration, and go-live
Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project (advanced level).
Oversee milestone tracking, resource planning, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.

Technical & Functional Oversight:

Demonstrate strong understanding of DLMS , HES & MDM use cases, configurations, and performance metrics.
Direct integration efforts with Billing Systems, Workforce Management Tools, Consumer Portals, etc.
Collaborate with architects and functional leads to ensure technical alignment across systems.

Stakeholder Management:

Act as the key point of contact for senior leadership from client organizations.
Drive regular governance meetings with customer leadership teams and internal stakeholders.
Proactively communicate risks, delays, or change requests and recommend resolutions.

Revenue & Financial Accountability:

Drive revenue recognition as per project delivery milestones and contract terms.
Monitor project budgets, cost variance, and ensure timely collection of payments from clients.
Ensure adherence to financial compliance, billing cycles, and invoicing schedules.

Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers across various domains.
Prioritize tasks, resolve conflicts, and manage team performance and productivity.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required skills and qualifications

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or related field.
Minimum 20 years of experience in IT program management in the Energy & Utilities sector specific from Metering Domain
Must have executed large Smart Metering projects under the RDSS scheme (India).
Proven track record of managing multi-vendor, high-scale IT deployments for utilities.
Strong domain expertise in AMI systems (HES/MDM) and cloud-native architectures.
Expertise in Microsoft Project (Advanced level) and project delivery frameworks (e.g., PMP, Prince2 preferred).
In-depth knowledge of integration protocols, data flows, and business process orchestration.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and customer relationship management skills.

Preferred skills and qualifications

Preferred Certifications:
PMP / Prince2 / Agile PM Certification
Cloud Certifications , added advantage

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About us

Cuculus is the key to providing utilities to all, while protecting the world’s precious resources. Jointly with our international partner network, we provide cutting-edge software and technology solutions to address utility challenges now and in the future. Cuculus will never tire of creating innovative technology and services that enable utilities and organisations to successfully transition to a new era of providing and managing electricity, water, and gas. The work we do is important for individuals, cities, and entire nations. Our work is serious, but we have fun with it, too.

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