Manager SCADA + CMAS

 Position :- Manager – CMAS & SCADA (O&M Performance & Digital Monitoring)

Location:- Mumbai

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Manager – CMAS & SCADA to lead centralised performance analytics, CMAS governance, and SCADA reliability across Solar & Wind assets.

This is a strategic and techno-functional leadership role, with CMAS as the core focus, responsible for driving data-driven performance optimisation, digital monitoring frameworks, and portfolio-level insights.

The role will ensure high data integrity, system reliability, and actionable intelligence to maximise generation and minimise losses across the renewable portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

1. CMAS Strategy, Governance & Performance Leadership (Primary Focus)

• Lead CMAS platform governance, including KPI frameworks, data models, and performance standards.
• Drive portfolio-level performance analytics, identifying trends, loss drivers, and optimisation opportunities.
• Establish and standardise PR, availability, curtailment, and loss tracking methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis frameworks and ensure closure of high-impact performance issues.
• Enable predictive and proactive performance monitoring through advanced analytics.

2. CMAS Configuration, Architecture & Data Integrity

• Own end-to-end CMAS architecture including tag structures, alarm philosophy, and KPI hierarchy.
• Ensure 100% data accuracy, consistency, and timestamp synchronisation across all assets.
• Govern system changes, upgrades, and scalability while maintaining platform stability.
• Institutionalise data validation protocols and system health monitoring frameworks.
• Drive standardisation across multi-OEM and multi-technology platforms.

3. Digital Reporting, Analytics & Automation

• Lead development of advanced dashboards, automated reporting systems, and analytics tools.
• Provide executive-level insights for leadership on portfolio performance and risks.
• Drive adoption of digital tools for real-time monitoring and decision-making.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on analytics insights.

4. SCADA Reliability & Integration Oversight (Supporting Focus)

• Ensure high SCADA uptime, communication reliability, and system availability.
• Oversee integration of SCADA with CMAS, ensuring seamless and accurate data flow.
• Guide teams in resolving communication issues across OPC, Modbus, APIs, FTP.
• Review SCADA system architecture, redundancy, and cyber-security alignment.
• Drive OEM performance accountability for SCADA uptime and issue resolution.

5. Alarm Management, Operational Excellence & Decision Support

• Define and standardise alarm philosophy, prioritisation, and escalation matrix.
• Enable faster fault visibility and remote diagnostics for O&M teams.
• Ensure accurate event capture and mapping between SCADA and CMAS.
• Support O&M teams in reducing downtime and improving asset performance.

6. Stakeholder Management & Compliance

• Collaborate with O&M, SCADA, OEMs, IT, Cybersecurity, and Performance teams.
• Ensure compliance with RLDC/SLDC, telemetry, DSM, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional alignment on data governance, system upgrades, and integrations.
• Support audits by ensuring robust documentation and traceability of data systems.

7. Financial Impact & Risk Management

• Evaluate revenue impact of performance losses and downtime.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to grid curtailment, equipment failure, and data gaps.
• Drive initiatives to maximise generation, optimise cost, and improve asset valuation.

Job Context

This role is part of the Central O&M Performance & Digital Team, acting as a bridge between operational data (SCADA) and business intelligence (CMAS).

The incumbent will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s digital performance monitoring strategy, ensuring scalable, reliable, and insight-driven operations across Solar & Wind assets.

Major Challenges

1. Managing data consistency and standardisation across multiple OEM SCADA systems and large-scale CMAS platforms.
2. Driving real-time, high-quality data availability despite communication disruptions and dynamic site conditions.
3. Balancing system scalability, stability, and rapid issue resolution in a growing renewable portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 8–12 years of experience in Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind).
• Strong expertise in CMAS platforms, performance analytics, and data governance (must-have).
• Proven experience in managing SCADA systems, integrations, and communication protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership in portfolio performance optimisation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.

Success Metrics

• Improvement in portfolio PR, availability, and loss reduction.
• High CMAS data accuracy and system reliability.
• Reduction in SCADA downtime and data gaps.
• Faster decision-making through advanced analytics and dashboards.
• Successful implementation of digital monitoring and automation initiatives.