Director - Digital Transformation & Product Management in Renewable Energy and Manufacturing

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact.

In climate and energy at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. You will analyse client needs, develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and offer guidance and support to help clients transition to a low-carbon economy.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary: A career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimizing deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities:

Role Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused professional to lead digital transformation initiatives across renewable energy and manufacturing domains. The role involves driving product strategy, optimizing processes, and integrating technologies to deliver intelligent, scalable, and sustainable solutions across IPPs, and OEMs

Key Responsibilities:
• Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with the digital transformation roadmap for RE plants, Solar PV manufacturing, BESS, and GH2/electrolyser
• Identify and evaluate digital opportunities across renewable energy
• Conduct market research and technology assessments to inform product strategy, innovation and competitive differentiation.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and requirement gathering to development, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Translate business needs into actionable product requirements, user stories, and digital solution architectures
• Promote agile ways of working through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead shop floor assessments in manufacturing environments to identify gaps in traceability, quality, maintenance, and production processes.
• Design future-state workflows and digital solutions to enhance process efficiency, product profitability, and operational transparency
• Integrate smart sensors, RFID/barcoding, and machine vision systems for real- time quality and traceability
• Identify use cases and integrate IoT, AI/ML, cloud platforms, and digital twin technologies into product offerings.
• Drive predictive maintenance, energy yield forecasting, and anomaly detection for BESS and electrolyser systems.

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Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems such as SAP, SCADA, EMS, and MES for unified data flow across planning, operations, and reporting.
• Analytics and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau or Python) to enable data-driven decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Support teams in identifying operational bottlenecks, tracking sustainability metrics (e.g., carbon intensity, energy efficiency), and improving asset utilization.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to validate hypotheses, gather feedback, and align on solution design.
• Develop business cases for digital interventions across energy and manufacturing value chains.
• Champion change management initiatives to drive digital adoption, build digital capabilities, and foster a culture of innovation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or Master’s in Product Management is a plus.
• 10–12 years of experience in product management and process improvement preferably in solar manufacturing, utilities, or digital transformation.
• Proven track record of launching successful digital products in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and emerging technologies

Mandatory skill sets:

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Product lifecycle management
• Stakeholder engagement & communication
• Data analytics & visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
• Cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)
• IoT, AI/ML, and digital twin technologies
• UX/UI and design thinking

Preferred skill sets:

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Proven track record of launching successful digital products in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and emerging technologies

Years of experience required:

• 10–12 years of experience in product management and process improvement preferably in solar manufacturing, utilities, or digital transformation.

Education Qualification:

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B.Tech, MBA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Energy Transition

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing and Trading, Carbon Taxes and Incentives, Climate Change Adaptation Program Design, Climate Change Impacts and Risks, Climate Change Scenarios, Climate Finance, Climate Policy, Climate Reporting, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emission Trading, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy and Regulation, Energy Transition {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 14, 2026

Experience Level

Executive Level