Gaurav Mukherjee
Bhubaneswar
Summary
Results-driven and strategic Manager with over 11 years of progressive experience in the power utilities sector, renewable energy sector, overseeing large-scale operations, project management, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven track record in delivering high-impact solutions across DISCOMs, renewable energy clients, optimizing resource utilization, driving sustainability initiatives, and implementing cost-effective solutions that enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Adept at managing stakeholder relationships, leading high-impact projects, and navigating the evolving energy landscape. Currently seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage deep industry expertise and leadership skills to contribute to organizational growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Acted as a facilitator for reviewing, coordinating, and expediting project proposals from Private Sector, CPSUs, and SPSUs in the Renewable Energy (RE) sector.
- Drafted official communications, letters, and documentation for government land allotment and power evacuation approvals.
- Coordinated with the State Transmission Agency for bay allocation, grid connectivity, and power evacuation infrastructure.
- Supported inter-departmental coordination for effective implementation and adoption of the State Renewable Energy Policy.
- Prepared agendas and documents for State Level Facilitation Cell (SLFC), Single Window Committee (SWC) and stakeholder communications.
- Drafted several SOP’s for effective implementation of State Renewable Energy Policy.
- Studied renewable energy (RE) project management frameworks across Indian states to identify and recommend best practices for effective policy implementation.
- Developed a comprehensive project management framework, including progress monitoring tools, milestone tracking, and risk registries for RE project portfolios.
- Monitored RE projects from pre-development to commissioning stages, ensuring adherence to bidding/allotment conditions and timely execution.
- Defined project schedules, and prepared detailed implementation reports highlighting risks, delays, and bottlenecks at individual project levels.
Senior Consultant
Infosys
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported closure of Action Item Lists (AILs) by analyzing and validating data across multiple utility billing platforms including CIS, MDMS, MDW, and Archives.
- Contributed to the AIL Mailer Series as part of the Knowledge Management – Domain team, aiding in structured information dissemination and organizational learning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of data used for resolving operational issues.
Senior Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw user testing and implementation of IT portal deliverables; generated data-driven insights and progress reports for weekly/monthly reviews with senior stakeholders.
- Provided financial management support including fund flow tracking and TKC claim validation in coordination with UPPCL and ADB.
- Coordinated with DISCOMs, PMA, and Turnkey Contractors (TKCs) to monitor financial/physical progress, resolve grievances, and ensure timely material procurement and execution.
- Conducted cost-benefit analysis and saturation studies for rural infrastructure rollout, aiding strategic planning and resource optimization.
- Led project planning and BoQ preparation (AB Cable Conversion) for an ADB-funded power distribution scheme, supporting web-based portal development for real-time tracking of survey, procurement, and execution progress.
Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed end-to-end monitoring of the Saubhagya scheme implementation, overseeing both physical and financial progress at DISCOM, PMA, and Turnkey Contractor (TKC) levels.
- Strategized electrification rollout based on infra availability (No-Infra, Partial-Infra, New Infra) and supported capacity enhancement of Distribution Transformers for rural connectivity.
- Ensured timely material procurement and supply chain coordination to meet project milestones, while tracking fund utilization and TKC claims in coordination with REC and DISCOMs.
- Monitored the compliance of non-conformities in supply and execution phases, facilitated corrective actions, and ensured the final scheme closure in compliance with the mentioned standards and guidelines.
Assistant Manager
Torrent Power Limited
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with the Recovery (NPB) Cell to manage arrear recovery from non-paying consumers across various categories.
- Collected, prepared, and analyzed consumer billing data to identify recovery opportunities and prioritize high-value defaulters.
- Developed and implemented targeted action plans and recovery schemes, resulting in improved collection efficiency.
- Engaged directly with consumers to negotiate full or partial payments and supervised disconnection/reconnection activities based on payment compliance.
Divisional Revenue Manager
Seaside Utilities Private Limited
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Conducted MIS analysis to streamline process flows, enhance revenue realization, and identify areas for reducing AT&C losses through data-driven strategies.
- Segregated consumers based on billing/payment patterns and load profiles to support targeted recovery efforts and billing efficiency improvements.
- Oversaw tagging of meter readers and bill collectors with their respective consumer clusters, enabling accurate performance tracking via unified reporting structures.
- Supported consumer service enhancement and field operations by coordinating shutdown schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and reconciling revenue receipts.
- Contributed to strategic planning for consumer onboarding, cluster-wise tagging, and efficient revenue collection from new service connections.
Education
MBA - Power Management
UPES
Dehradun06-2014
B.Tech - Electrical & Telecommunication Engineering
Biju Pattnaik University of Technology
Odisha05-2012
Skills
- Power Sector Consulting
- Commercial activities of Power Distribution Utilities
- Energy Management
- Research & Analysis
- Business Development
- Rural Electrification
- Business Communication
- Management of Government Clients
- Project Execution
- Project Management
- Project Monitoring and Planning
- Business Strategy and Development
Timeline
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant
Infosys
12.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd
03.2021 - 12.2022
Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd
01.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager
Torrent Power Limited
04.2019 - 12.2019
Divisional Revenue Manager
Seaside Utilities Private Limited
07.2014 - 03.2019
MBA - Power Management
UPES
B.Tech - Electrical & Telecommunication Engineering
Biju Pattnaik University of Technology
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