Senior Associate – Power Distribution Consulting

About the role

PWC is seeking Senior Associates to support power distribution utilities across India. The role involves advising on project management, loss reduction, technology implementation and commercial processes, while working on ICT and smart‑metering initiatives for major utilities in Lucknow, Meerut and Jaipur.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise large‑scale power distribution projects (Rs. 100‑250 Cr) covering AMR/AMI, smart metering and revenue‑management systems.
• Design and implement ICT solutions such as metering, billing, collection, CRM and MDMS.
• Manage contracts, reporting and stakeholder communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide integration support for IT/OT applications under schemes like DDUGJY, R‑APDRP and IPDS.
• Collaborate with utility leaders to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and drive sustainable change.

Required profile

• Engineering degree from a recognized university; postgraduate qualifications in management or engineering are a plus.
• 12‑14 years of experience advising power distribution utilities (Senior Associate) or 9‑10 years for system‑integration experts, 8‑10 years for MDMS experts.
• Proven experience on at least three projects of Rs. 250 Cr (or Rs. 100 Cr for AMR/AMI) in the power sector.
• Hands‑on experience with ICT system design, implementation and integration for revenue‑management platforms.

Required skills

• Project management
• Contract management
• ICT system design
• Metering, billing and collection systems
• CRM and ERP integration
• MDMS, SCADA and CIS platforms
• AMI/AMR integration