About the role

Job Description (JD) – Lead ROW (Right of Way)

Position

Lead – ROW (Right of Way)

Designation

AGM / DGM

Reporting To

Head – Land

Location

Kotturu, Karnataka

Role Overview

The Lead – ROW will be responsible for managing Right of Way (ROW), land access, stakeholder engagement, and community relations activities for renewable energy projects across Karnataka. The role requires strong leadership, relationship management, negotiation, and government liaison capabilities to ensure smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all ROW, land access, and stakeholder management activities for project execution.
Build and maintain relationships with government authorities, district administration, local bodies, community leaders, landowners, and key influencers.
Secure ROW approvals, permissions, statutory clearances, and access for transmission and project infrastructure.
Resolve land access issues, stakeholder grievances, and community concerns through effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
Represent the organization in government forums, administrative meetings, and stakeholder discussions.
Identify and mitigate socio-political, regulatory, and community-related risks impacting project timelines.
Maintain strong ground intelligence and ensure proactive stakeholder engagement.
Lead and mentor field teams while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for timely project delivery.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Retired Armed Forces Officer (Major / Lt. Colonel / Colonel or equivalent preferred).
Native of Karnataka with strong understanding of local culture, administration, and community dynamics.
Fluency in Kannada and English.
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Proven ability to engage effectively with government officials, community leaders, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Willingness to travel extensively across project locations.

Preferred

12–20 years of experience in ROW, Land Acquisition, Security Operations, Infrastructure Development, Public Affairs, Community Relations, or Stakeholder Management.
Experience in Renewable Energy, Power, Transmission, Mining, Railways, Highways, Defence Infrastructure, Industrial Corridors, or large EPC projects.
Strong network within district administration and community leadership across Karnataka.
Experience handling politically sensitive and multi-stakeholder environments.

Key Competencies

Stakeholder Management
Government Liaison
Land Acquisition & ROW Management
Community Relations
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Risk Management
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Communication

Preferred Candidate Profile

Retired Armed Forces Officers (Major and above) with deep roots in Karnataka and strong relationships with local administration, community leaders, and government authorities will be highly preferred.