Assistant Manager - Connectivity Cell

Assistant Manager - Connectivity Cell

Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities Statutory Payments and MIS Coordination

• Coordinate and process bilateral bill payments, one-time GNA payments, connectivity application payments, and other statutory payment requirements.
• Coordinate vendor payments including notary charges, DSC charges, title report charges, and other project-related documentation expenses.
• Maintain payment-related MIS with details of payment status, approval status, vendor details, supporting documents, and timelines.
• Ensure timely follow-up with finance, project, regulatory, and vendor teams for payment processing and closure.

Connectivity Application and MIS Management

• Support preparation and submission of connectivity applications as per applicable regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate DPR creation for application fees and ensure timely regularization through NIS creation.
• Coordinate generation of CEA URN certificates and maintain project-wise records.
• Arrange and track affidavit, title report, DSC creation, and other mandatory documents required for connectivity applications.
• Maintain complete MIS for each connectivity application, including application status, pending actions, document readiness, payment status, and submission milestones.

Bank Guarantee Submission and Extension Coordination

• Coordinate submission of new CONN-BG and LAND-BG as per project and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and process internal approval notes for issuance of CONN-BG and LAND-BG, including CEO approval wherever applicable.
• Coordinate preparation and review of draft CONN-BG and LAND-BG documents with concerned teams.
• Prepare covering letters for submission of CONN-BG and LAND-BG to the relevant authority.
• Coordinate mail-based and physical submission of CONN-BG and LAND-BG and maintain proof of submission.
• Track validity of existing CONN-BG and LAND-BG and coordinate timely extension approvals.
• Prepare covering letters and coordinate submission of extension BGs through mail or physical mode, as required.
• Maintain BG-related MIS including issuance date, validity, extension due date, approval status, submission details, and project-wise records.

CEA Application Coordination and Compliance Records

• Coordinate preparation and submission of CEA applications for project assets and facilities.
• Support CEA application submissions related to switchyard elements including transmission line, GIS, power transformer, switchgear, SVG, and harmonic filter systems.
• Support CEA application submissions related to REGS assets including solar blocks, wind WTGs, and BESS facilities.
• Coordinate review, compilation, and submission of compliance reports against CEA observations and approval requirements.
• Maintain project-wise folders for CEA approvals, compliance reports, correspondence, and supporting documents.
• Update MIS with CEA application status, compliance status, approval dates, pending observations, and record availability.

CON4 Technical Data Submission

• Coordinate preparation and submission of CON4 applications as per applicable connectivity and technical data requirements.
• Coordinate submission of technical drawings, equipment details, and other required technical documents.
• Arrange submission of notarized compliance documents and maintain supporting records.
• Maintain project-wise records of CON4 approvals, connection approvals, submitted drawings, compliance documents, and related correspondence.
• Track CON4 submission status and update MIS for pending actions, approval progress, and final closure.

Internal and External Coordination

• Coordinate with internal departments including regulatory, finance, project execution, engineering, legal, and management approval teams.
• Liaise with vendors, consultants, notaries, DSC service providers, title report consultants, and other external agencies for timely document readiness.
• Support submission-related communication with statutory and regulatory authorities, wherever required.
• Liaise with Government offices, statutory bodies, and concerned authorities as required for application submission, document clarification, follow-up, approval coordination, and compliance-related matters.
• Ensure timely follow-up, escalation, and closure of pending actions to avoid delays in application, payment, BG, and approval processes.

Documentation, MIS and Record Management

• Maintain accurate and updated MIS for payments, connectivity applications, bank guarantees, CEA approvals, CON4 submissions, and compliance reports.
• Ensure proper indexing, filing, and project-wise storage of approvals, applications, payment proofs, BG records, technical drawings, compliance documents, and authority correspondence.
• Prepare periodic status updates and reports for internal review and management monitoring.
• Ensure documentation completeness, version control, and traceability for audit and regulatory review purposes.

Required Competencies

• Good understanding of regulatory documentation, connectivity application processes, BG submission requirements, and statutory payment workflows.
• Strong coordination skills with the ability to follow up with multiple stakeholders and drive timely closure.
• Ability to coordinate and liaise effectively with Government offices, regulatory authorities, and statutory agencies for timely resolution of project-related requirements.
• Proficiency in MIS preparation, document tracking, record maintenance, and status reporting.
• Good drafting skills for covering letters, internal approval notes, compliance submissions, and formal correspondence.
• Attention to detail in document verification, payment tracking, approval records, and regulatory submissions.
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and shared document repositories.

Key Result Areas

• Timely processing and tracking of statutory and vendor payments.
• Complete and accurate connectivity application documentation with updated MIS.
• Timely issuance, submission, extension, and tracking of CONN-BG and LAND-BG.
• Successful coordination of CEA applications, compliance reports, and approval records.
• Timely submission and record maintenance of CON4 technical data and connection approval documents.
• Accurate project-wise documentation repository and periodic management reporting.
  

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Commerce, Management, Law, or any other relevant discipline. Post-graduation or additional certification in project management, regulatory affairs, or documentation management shall be an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in regulatory documentation, project coordination, statutory submissions, MIS management, vendor coordination, or power sector approval processes.
• Prior exposure to renewable energy, transmission, connectivity applications, CEA processes, bank guarantee coordination, or Government office liaisoning shall be preferred.