PACT Energy Portfolio Manager

The Energy Portfolio Manager will report to the UK PACT India Fund Manager, who oversees all UK PACT activities in India. This role will be responsible for leading the management, coordination, and monitoring of the UK PACT energy portfolio in India, while supporting the effective delivery of related projects under the Country Fund. Key responsibilities include:

Overall progress of the portfolio, budget development, compliance and reporting across a range of program relevant KPIs, risk management and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning with effective engagement and management of implementing partners, ensuring the timely and high-quality development of outputs that meet the expectation of counterpart

To ensure that the outputs are effectively curated, integrated, used, for sustainability and replicability and engaging Arup’s roster of technical experts to check and challenge implementing partners’ work to provide effective quality assurance. Running open and competitive procurement of implementing partners.

Logistical support for capacity building and knowledge sharing. Ensuring a clear cadence of communication among stakeholders and outputs are acceptable by energy team at and that FCDO grant funding is spent as intended.

• Highly proficient program manager in the energy & power sector domain with minimum 8-10 years of experience in managing complex projects with government stakeholders. Preferable degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (B.Tech), holding a master’s degree in business management would be a plus
• Experience and understanding of the India energy sector. Knowledge of offshore energy, grid modernisation, energy storage and/or carbon markets would be beneficial with good knowledge and understanding of the political, economic and operating energy context in India, with a focus on the low carbon/ climate mitigation with awareness of international developments including UK is desirable
• Proven ability to manage and facilitate engagement with diverse stakeholders, including effective communication with senior officials with experience of engagement with government counterparts especially. Strong team player with a commitment to open communication and effective collaboration
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a flexible approach in a dynamic and evolving work environment. Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

What we offer

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs

Different people, shared values.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you.

What happens next?
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