Lead Associate - Sustainability

Tata Power; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Power is looking for a Lead Associate - Sustainability based in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in sustainability-focused roles, particularly within the power sector. This role involves driving sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and overseeing the effective management of several sustainability projects.

The candidate should hold a BTech/MTech/MBA and possess strong project management and analytical skills, with an ability to effectively engage with various stakeholders to achieve ESG targets.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in sustainability-related roles, preferably in the power sector.
• Proven track record in project management related to sustainability initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ESG rating methods and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive target setting and monitoring of sustainability KPIs.
• Ensure disclosures are aligned with the latest sustainability standards.
• Manage project execution from planning to delivery with a focus on quality.

Skills

Project management expertise

Sustainability standards knowledge

Financial acumen

MS Office Suite proficiency

Research and analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BTech/MTech/MBA

Tools

Sustainability-related tools

Job description

Position: Lead Associate - Sustainability

Yrs of Exp: 8-10 yrs

Location: Carnac Bunder, Mumbai (Mumbai based candidates preferred)

Qualification: BTech/MTech/MBA

Reports To: Head - Sustainability

Dept: Corporate Sustainability

Role & responsibilities:

• Drive target setting, measurement and monitoring of SDG related KPIs.
• Ensure sustainability disclosures are aligned to latest standards.
• Impactful representation of sustainability initiatives and driving action plans to help achieve ESG targets.
• Work closely with business to define and implement recommendations related to sustainability/ESG program policies and procedures.
• Drive Digitalization initiatives, implementing systems and processes for increasing efficiency and reach within Tata Power.
• Conduct research and work with industry experts, companies, start‑ups and other ecosystem partners to gather market intelligence and insights.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of sustainability standards, including global frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices, with the ability to translate them into actionable strategies for real-world impact.
• Has hands‑on exposure to sustainability‑related tools and technologies, enabling efficient project planning, monitoring, and reporting to drive measurable environmental and social outcomes.
• Demonstrates proven project management expertise, overseeing end‑to‑end execution from planning to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with quality standards.
• Has good understanding of the power sector value chain and is capable of driving ESG in the value chain.
• Highly skilled in research and analytical methodologies, leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making, optimize processes, and support evidence‑based recommendations.
• Exhibits strong financial acumen, adept at budgeting, cost tracking, and financial analysis to evaluate the feasibility, sustainability, and return on investment of projects to benefit businesses.
• Displays exceptional organizational and planning skills, effectively prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks in dynamic and high‑pressure environments.
• Well‑versed in MS Office Suiteincluding Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlookenabling the creation of professional reports, impactful presentations, and efficient communication.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to encourage collaboration and synergy.
• Adept at aligning diverse stakeholders from internal teams to external partners—around shared objectives, ensuring clarity, commitment, and smooth execution of initiatives.
• Shows a strong achievement orientation, consistently setting and surpassing ambitious goals while maintaining a focus on long‑term impact.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Takes complete ownership and accountability for tasks and outcomes, demonstrating reliability and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Exhibits agility and adaptability, seamlessly adjusting to evolving priorities, market conditions, and organizational needs while maintaining performance excellence.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Sustainability related roles in power sector or allied sectors desirable
• Exposure to ESG rating methods – either from design or execution side
• Possesses a strong understanding of sustainability standards and their practical application.
• Has exposure to tools and technologies related to sustainability for efficient project execution.
• Demonstrates effective project management capabilities, ensuring timely and quality outcomes.
• Skilled in research and analysis to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Exhibits strong financial acumen to manage budgets and assess project viability.
• Displays excellent organizational and planning skills to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Well‑versed in MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for professional documentation and presentations.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships.
• Able to align a wide range of stakeholders towards common objectives.
• Has ability to forge partnerships on ESG journey with external stakeholders
• Shows achievement orientation by consistently striving for and delivering high performance.
• Maintains attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in work.
• Takes full ownership and accountability for responsibilities and outcomes.
• Demonstrates agility in adapting to changing priorities and business needs.