Programme Lead/ Senior Programme Lead – Industrial Sustainability

Core responsibilities:

• Build and expand the Industrial Sustainability programme by conceptualizing and implementing new research projects, methodologies, and market solutions for decarbonising the industrial sector
• Provide strategic leadership by reviewing developments in green hydrogen and industrial sustainability, supporting team leads in shaping research programmes, and supervising publication of high-quality research outputs
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team of Programme Associates and Research Analysts, taking full ownership of their performance and deliverables while mentoring and developing team members
• Drive government engagements and stakeholder relationships by developing networks across government and industries, delivering training, and participating in relevant conferences and workshops

This role creates positive change by advancing India's low-carbon growth aspirations through research and policy work that supports industrial decarbonisation, green hydrogen adoption, and sustainable energy transitions in hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Master's degree in chemical, energy, industrial, production, mechanical engineering or related fields with 6-14 years of relevant work experience in research, policy/industry engagement and project management
• Strong research background with expertise in techno-economic analysis, cost & benefit analysis, material-energy balances, and sound knowledge of basic economic principles
• Proven experience in writing white papers, articles, policy briefs and research reports, with prior experience in consulting firms or think tanks preferred
• Proficiency in Excel essential, with experience in Python or Matlab as a plus, plus strong team management skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines

Above-market remuneration with competitive compensation commensurate to experience and matching industry standards. The organization offers strong visionary leadership, promotes leadership by initiative, celebrates talent and ambition, provides a safe space for all, and emphasizes rapid learning and professional growth in a supportive environment.

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is a public policy organization that builds careers in public policy with emphasis on research and impact at scale, focusing on energy, environment, and water issues in India.