Programme Lead/ Senior Programme Lead – Industrial Sustainability
Council on Energy, Environment and Water
Posted
Jan 22, 2026
Location
India
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Build and expand the industrial sustainability programme in sectors like green hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation, and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS)
- Conduct high-quality research to provide direction, support, and insights to policy planners and industry leaders on decarbonisation options
- Supervise and mentor Programme Associates and Research Analysts while managing a multi-disciplinary team
- Develop and maintain networks across government and industries to shape programmatic strategy and strengthen outreach
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role supports India's low-carbon growth aspirations by advancing green hydrogen adoption and developing initiatives to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, helping reduce emissions in hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree in chemical, energy, industrial, production, mechanical engineering or related graduate courses
- 6-14 years of relevant work experience in research, policy/industry engagement and project management in fossil fuels, alternative fuels and industrial decarbonisation
- Ability to conduct techno-economic analysis, cost & benefit analysis, material-energy balances, with sound knowledge of basic economic principles
- Proficiency in Excel essential; experience with Python or Matlab is a plus
Benefits
What's in it for you
Compensation and culture highlights:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and matching industry standards
- Strong visionary leadership with emphasis on research and impact at scale
- Above-market remuneration
- Safe space for all employees
- Fast learning environment surrounded by smart colleagues
- Active promotion of leadership by initiative