Power Solutions Strategy & Cost Transformation

Position Title : Senior Consultant (Advisor) - Power Business

Location : Bangalore | Hybrid | Remote

Engagement Type : Consulting Assignment (6-12 Months, Extendable)

Industry : Power Generation | Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines | Aero-Derivative Gas Power Plant or similar industry

Position Summary

We are seeking an accomplished industry leader with deep expertise in Aero-Derivative Gas Turbine Products and Power Solutions to support strategic growth initiatives for a leading US-based energy company.

The consultant will assess current products, technologies, market opportunities, and cost competitiveness while developing recommendations for new business growth, new product development (NPD), cost optimization, and aftermarket expansion.

The ideal candidate will bring 20+ years of experience in rotating equipment, power generation, aero-derivative gas turbines, product development, Supply chain and value engineering, preferably gained at organizations such as Mitsubishi Power, GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Solar Turbines, Baker Hughes, or similar industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Growth

• Evaluate current aero-derivative power business portfolio and identify growth opportunities.
• Recommend adjacent markets, solutions, and technologies for future expansion.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for business diversification and revenue growth.
• Assess global market trends in distributed power, AI data centers, microgrids, LNG power solutions, and energy transition technologies.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Review existing product roadmap and identify new product opportunities with market intelligence.
• Advice on development of next-generation aero-derivative power packages.
• Support stage-gate processes for product development.
• Identify opportunities for product standardization and modularization.

Cost-Out & Value Engineering

• Lead enterprise-wide cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) programs.
• Develop Design-to-Cost and Should-Cost methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for material, manufacturing, and supply-chain optimization.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and product teardown assessments.

Supply Chain & Sourcing Excellence

• Evaluate supplier landscape and sourcing strategies.
• Recommend localization opportunities and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Lead cost reduction workshops with suppliers.
• Support strategic procurement and category management initiatives.

Aftermarket & Service Growth

• Identify opportunities for expanding high-margin service offerings.
• Recommend strategies for Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA).
• Evaluate digital service and predictive maintenance offerings.
• Develop fleet management and remote monitoring solutions.

Digital & Technology Strategy

• Assess digital technologies including:

• Digital Twins

• Condition-Based Monitoring

• Predictive Analytics

• AI-driven Asset Performance Management

• Identify new revenue opportunities through digital service models.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Power Plant Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 20+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive experience in aero-derivative gas turbines and power generation systems.
• Proven leadership within product management, engineering, NPD, or business strategy functions.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale cost reduction programs.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine manufacturing, supply chains, and lifecycle economics.

Preferred Industry Background

Experience with one or more of the following organizations:

• Mitsubishi Power
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• GE Vernova
• Siemens Energy
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems
• Pratt & Whitney
• Baker Hughes
• Solar Turbines (Caterpillar)
• MAN Energy Solutions
• Ansaldo Energia

Desired Expertise

Technical

• Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines
• Power Generation Systems
• Rotating Equipment
• Product Lifecycle Management

Commercial

• Product Strategy
• Portfolio Management
• Business Development
• Market Entry Strategy

Cost & Operations

• Should Costing
• Design-to-Cost
• Value Engineering
• Cost-Out Programs
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Optimization

Key Deliverables

Within the engagement period, the consultant will be expected to deliver:

1. Aero-Derivative Business Growth Roadmap
2. New Product Development Recommendations
3. Cost Reduction and Value Engineering Strategy
4. Should-Cost Framework and Benchmarking Model
5. Aftermarket Revenue Growth Plan
6. Supply Chain Optimization Opportunities
7. Emerging Market Assessment and Technology Roadmap
8. Executive Presentation with Prioritized Action Plan

Success Metrics

• Identification of new business opportunities and revenue streams.
• Product cost reduction potential quantified and prioritized.
• Enhanced competitiveness of existing product portfolio.
• Clear NPD roadmap aligned with future market needs.
• Growth strategy for aftermarket and service business.
• Actionable executive recommendations with measurable business impact.

Work Experience

Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines
Power Generation Systems
Rotating Equipment
Product Lifecycle Management
Product Strategy
Portfolio Management
Business Development
Market Entry Strategy
Should Costing
Design-to-Cost
Value Engineering
Cost-Out Programs
Lean Manufacturing
Supply Chain Optimization