Lead ESG Sustainability (Diversity Position)

As the Lead of ESG/Sustainability for the country, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing the sustainability strategy and action plans in alignment with ENGIE Group's purpose and broader objectives. Your responsibilities will include integrating ESG considerations into the company's business processes to ensure that all decisions are informed by sustainability principles. You will provide strategic oversight and direction to ENGIE teams and oversee the ongoing implementation of the company's Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). Your key activities will revolve around strategy and governance, where you will drive effective management of ESG risks and impacts, lead responsible community investment, and ensure sustainable company performance. You will adopt and implement the Group's CSR/Sustainability objectives at the country level, coordinate action plans and policy implementation, support business lines in achieving Net Zero and other objectives, and engage in stakeholder dialogue to monitor impacts on affected communities. In terms of organizational leadership, you will guide senior management teams in various business lines to provide ESG guidance that supports business growth and strengthens ENGIE's operational presence in the country. You will consolidate sustainability-related topics and country performance overview, coordinate with other functional departments involved in sustainability strategy, and identify CSR programs that align with ENGIE's commitments. Additionally, you will be responsible for project and budgetary management, overseeing the ESG input into all aspects of ENGIE's projects, managing relationships with contractors, and developing Long Term Community Investment Strategies. You will also ensure compliance with local ESG laws, ENGIE's group directives, and reporting requirements through internal Sustainability/CSR channels. Your role will also involve communication and stakeholder engagement, where you will work with internal stakeholders to enhance the company's profile, ensure alignment with Group missions, and create a sustainability culture within the country through training and awareness initiatives. To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in socio-economic, environmental science, sustainability, or development studies. We are looking for a female candidate with a minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in ESG, including project management experience in large-scale greenfield projects. You should also have at least 7 years of experience in best practice ESG standards and providing strategic advice on ESG at a senior management level. Location: Pune Business Unit: GBU Renewables Division: T&G AMEA - India Legal Entity: ENGIE Energy India Private Limited Professional Experience: Skilled (>3 years, <15 years) Education Level: Master's Degree,