IN-Senior Manager_ ESG_Climate & Sustainability _Advisory_Bengaluru

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa seeks a Senior Manager in Advisory to drive ESG and sustainability initiatives for client organisations. You will guide climate-related strategies, assess ESG risks, and deliver data-driven insights within a consulting framework.

Role focuses on integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations into business strategies, supporting decarbonization, and improving energy efficiency for diverse clients. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires consulting background with sustainability/ESG coursework or experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and present data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings or projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, CDP, TCFD, SDGs).

Responsibilities

• Help clients integrate ESG into business strategy and operations.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability metrics.
• Develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.
• Engage with clients to understand sustainability goals and provide actionable guidance.

Skills

Sustainability

ESG

Consulting

Analytics

Communication

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Managed Services Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact. In climate and energy at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. You will analyse client needs, develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and offer guidance and support to help clients transition to a low-carbon economy.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary

A career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimizing deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to

• Business Development
• Project Management
• Consulting/Advisory
• Client Relationship Management

Sector Specific Skills

• Assist in the collection and analysis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data.
• Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for improvement in clients' sustainability performance
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and proposals related to sustainability initiatives.
• Engage with clients to understand their sustainability goals and provide support in achieving them.
• Stay updated on emerging sustainability standards, ESG-sustainability certifications, and frameworks.

Mandatory skill sets

• Consulting background
• Previous experience or coursework in sustainability, ESG, or related areas is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, DJSI, CDP, TCFD, SASB, SDGs.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings or project-related activities.

Preferred skill sets

• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self -awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.

Years of experience required

9 years

Education qualification

B.tech + MBA Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required

Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

• Environmental Social And Governance (ESG)

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Carbon Accounting
• Carbon Footprint
• Carbon Offsets
• Carbon Pricing and Trading
• Carbon Taxes and Incentives
• Climate Change Adaptation Program Design
• Climate Change Impacts and Risks
• Climate Change Scenarios
• Climate Finance
• Climate Policy
• Climate Reporting
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Creativity
• Embracing Change
• Emission Trading
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Energy Efficiency
• Energy Policy and Regulation
• Energy Transition {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.