Manager - Good and Green

Job Description

As a Good and Green Manager with the Good and Green team at Godrej Industries Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving sustainability innovation. Your expertise will help identify and integrate cutting-edge technologies, solutions, and frameworks from around the world to meet both immediate and long-term challenges. By aligning innovative approaches with business needs, you will contribute to achieving our ambitious sustainability goals. Additionally, you will shape the group s long-term energy future by identifying and securing new clean energy sources, negotiating with vendors and ensuring timely availability of high-quality, cost-effective fuels for operations across locations. Key Responsibilities: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in environmental technologies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, water management, carbon capture, green hydrogen and bioremediation. Identify gaps between current practices and long-term sustainability targets and evaluate solutions to close those gaps effectively Evaluate emerging technologies, assess market trends, and develop roadmaps for scalable adoption Present techno-commercial evaluations, policy insights and other key factors to align solutions with business needs Represent the organisation at innovation forums, industry seminars and academic discussions to understand global trends and present our needs Work with plant teams to forecast resource requirements and ensure seamless supply chain operations, including quality checks and logistics management Control costs, secure long-term contracts, and standardise pricing across regions Collaborate with engineering teams on pilots, boiler redesigns and supply chains for facilities transitioning to renewable resources Partner with cross-functional teams to innovate and continuously improve resource quality Who are we looking for Education : Master s Degree in Technology or Science Experience : 9 12 years of post-graduate experience managing, evaluating, and reporting on sustainability initiatives and working on environmental projects (energy, water, waste, etc.) Skills: Strong domain knowledge in sustainability: energy, water, waste, and emissions Passion for learning, science, and innovation with a focus on blue-sky thinking Ability to craft solutions from use-case challenges Expertise in creating financial models, forecasting trends and navigating regulatory developments Proficiency in energy systems, boilers, biofuels and conversion technologies Experience in techno-commercial evaluations and vendor management Mastery of contract negotiation and QA/QC principles for inbound material assessment. Strong communication skills for supply chain development Simplify complex solutions and effectively communicate their business relevance to stakeholders Build and nurture networks with innovators, peers and academic institutions Solve challenges with a strategic understanding of business sustainability goals Operate independently within a diverse network of business units Exhibit confidence and charisma to foster relationships with suppliers High energy and willingness to travel to understand regional procurement ecosystems What s in it for you Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability (PwD) care We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms. An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you. We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members. If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.