We have partnered with a global consulting firm that delivers transformative insights, strategies, and solutions to drive sustainable, resilient, and inclusive global progress. As part of the continued growth of their Urban & Infrastructure practice, they are seeking an experienced leader to help grow their established business in India and overseas.
The team has been working across urban resilience, water & sanitation, energy, and mobility. It now embarks on a new journey - expanding its reach, capacity, and business while retaining its core agenda of providing transformative solutions to development challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead projects on substantive and operational issues, ensuring optimization of human and financial resources, the highest quality standards, and complete client satisfaction
Manage day-to-day project execution - implementation, monitoring, and documenting progress against client agreements
Prepare work plans and produce timely financial and progress reports per client and organizational requirements
Lead project planning - crystallize objectives, milestones, quality plans, and deliverables with support from involved teams
Conduct field visits to project sites and provide technical feedback to improve deliverables
Hire, guide, and mentor project teams; align project experience with individuals' career goals and ensure timely, effective delivery
Facilitate procurement, approve requisitions, follow up on purchase orders and payments, and adhere to organizational policies on finance, procurement, and HR
Project Development
Lead proposal and concept development with innovative, solutions-driven technical inputs
Build and maintain partnerships with government, WB/ADB/UN agencies, private sector, foundations, and donors; support sourcing of funding and human resources by mapping sector developments, policies, and programmes
Represent the organization in bidding processes, conferences, and workshops; position the organization as the preferred partner for clients and donors
Learning & Scaling
Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned for organizational sharing
Develop innovative concepts, position papers, and terms of reference for key initiatives
Contribute to knowledge management through blogs, articles, and publications
Collaborate across practices, sectors, and regional units to operationalize plans and strategies; support partnership building with clients, donors, technical organizations, and collectives
Qualifications & Skills
Education
Postgraduate in Urban Planning with Civil Engineering from a reputed institute
Experience
Minimum 12 years in project management and execution in a consulting environment or equivalent, preferably with corporate, government, multilateral, and private sector clients
Experience engaging Senior Leadership stakeholders in multinational and complex environments
Proven track record in building portfolios, teams, and networks with clients, donors, and partners
Proficiency in Urban Planning tools - GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe, report writing, and presentations
Prior experience in City Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Public Service Planning, or related domains
Technical Skills
Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan, and execute projects end-to-end
Proven skills in proposal writing, project management, client management, quality assurance, procurement, and monitoring
Strong research, analytical, and knowledge management skills, including report writing and presentations
Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to engage sensitively with government officials, industry leaders, multilateral organizations, donors, and experts
Ability to meet timelines and deadlines consistently
Social & Leadership Skills
Leadership skills with a flexible, team-oriented approach; ability to align with established work culture and senior leadership
Empathetic team-building and management; results-driven and people-oriented
Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and build networks and partnerships
Calm, composed, and good-humoured under pressure
Personality
Ability to understand and withstand risk and pressure; proven seniority and credibility to advise project teams
High personal and professional integrity; strong problem-solving attitude and ownership
Holds self-accountable; manages resources efficiently and models organizational values
Willingness to learn, adapt, and travel as required
Builds strong relationships with a focus on impact; responds positively to feedback
Collaborative and comfortable working in diverse, multicultural, and multi-ethnic environments
