Impact Careers Full-time

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