Senior Project Manager

Company Description

Since our start in 2016, we have grown to more than 300+ people working across locations in Brazil, Germany, France, Indonesia, Netherlands, UK and the US. We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.

Senior Project Manager – Himalayas Systems Change

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About SYSTEMIQ

SYSTEMIQ is a system-change company committed to achieving the SDGs and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, cities, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact implementation and partner with business, finance, policy-makers and civil society to deliver system change.

We work as a collaborative system designer, developer and “good disruptor” – building coalitions, shaping policy, mobilising capital and incubating solutions that are nature-positive, climate-resilient and inclusive.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a flagship systems-change programme focused on the Indian Himalayas – one of the world’s most critical regions for water, climate resilience, food security and livelihoods.

You will be the orchestrator at the centre of this work: bringing structure to a highly complex agenda, connecting national priorities with state and local realities, and integrating perspectives from policy-makers, communities, business, investors and technical experts. Your role is to turn a bold vision for the Himalayas into clear strategies, robust workplans and tangible outcomes on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery

  for the Himalayas programme – design and manage workplans, workstreams and governance across multiple partners and geographies.

• Structure complex systems challenges

  – translate cross-cutting issues (climate risk, nature loss, livelihoods, finance, infrastructure, tourism, etc.) into clear hypotheses, analyses and decisions.

• Connect across domains

  – work at the intersection of policy, business, finance, technology and communities; ensure these perspectives are integrated rather than siloed in the Himalayas context.

• Manage stakeholders and coalitions

  – build trusted relationships with central and state government counterparts, Himalayan partners, businesses, investors, philanthropies, technical experts and civil society; prepare and facilitate high-stakes meetings and workshops.

• Drive high-quality insights and products

  – oversee analysis, synthesis and storyline development for reports, slide decks and decision materials focused on the Himalayas.

• Lead and coach the team

  – manage small, multidisciplinary teams; provide day-to-day direction, feedback and support; help embed SYSTEMIQ’s ways of working in the programme.

Mindset, Skills & Experience We’re Looking For

Experience

• Typically, 7–10 years of relevant experience in some combination of: strategy or management consulting, public policy / government advisory, development or blended finance, climate & nature programmes, impact investing, or large-scale multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or equivalent high-performance environment strongly preferred.
• Strong academic track record from a leading university (e.g. economics, engineering, public policy, environmental sciences or related fields).
• Relevant technical expertise: grounded knowledge in at least one of climate and resilience analytics, water / basin management, land-use / agriculture systems, natural capital / ecosystem valuation, or sustainable finance and investment instruments – with the ability to engage credibly with technical experts and translate for decision-makers.
• Experience leading complex projects in India or similar emerging-market settings; experience with or exposure to mountain / river-basin / landscape contexts is a plus.
• Exposure to at least two of the following topics is highly desirable:
• Climate resilience / adaptation
• Nature and food / agriculture / land use
• Landscape or basin-level programmes
• Sustainable finance / blended finance / investment architecture
• Technology, data or geospatial tools for public-good applications

Core skills

• Project management excellence:

  strong grasp of project design, work planning, dependencies, risk management and governance; comfortable running a “transformation office” style cadence across multiple partners.

• Systems-change toolkit:

  able to see connections across sectors and actors in the Himalayas; comfortable working on both big-picture design and detailed next steps.

• Stakeholder management:

  proven ability to engage senior decision-makers and grassroots actors with empathy and respect; confident facilitating workshops and co-creation sessions.

• Analytical and problem-solving strength:

  able to work with both qualitative and quantitative inputs; synthesise complex material into clear storylines and practical recommendations.

• Communication:

  excellent written and verbal communication; strong slide-writing and narrative skills for senior public and private sector audiences.

Mindset

• Evidenced passion for SYSTEMIQ’s mission and for advancing sustainable, inclusive development in the Himalayas and India more broadly.
• Optimistic, solutions-oriented and resilient – able to hold a long-term systems vision while navigating short-term constraints.
• Collaborative, low-ego team player who brings energy and care to colleagues and partners.
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguity; enjoys building something new in a complex, evolving context.

Languages

• Fluent English

  (written and spoken) is required;

  Hindi and/or another Indian language

  is a strong advantage.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
• Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
• Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

Reward and Recognition The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.

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