Program Lead - ESG

GMR Group; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group seeks a Lead – ESG Analytics & Reporting to implement organization-wide ESG programs, drive climate and sustainability initiatives, and embed ESG principles across business units.

The role focuses on translating ESG strategy into actionable plans, coordinating with HSE, Strategy and operations, and delivering dashboards/KPIs for Board reviews. Extensive ESG experience required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience.
• 8+ years of ESG experience.
• Degree in Sustainability studies OR Environmental Engineering is required.
• MBA is preferred for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Translate initiative ideas into scoped ESG projects with budgets and KPIs.
• Regularly review progress against timelines and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for Board reviews.
• Conduct benefit realization tracking post-implementation.
• Address ESG-related queries from investors and analysts.

Skills

ESG Data Analysis

ESG Strategy Development

Policy Development

Climate Action

Digital Tools Proficiency

Stakeholder Engagement

Planning & Decision Making

Education

Degree in Sustainability studies OR Environmental Engineering

MBA

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

The Lead – ESG Analytics & Reporting is responsible for implementing organization-wide ESG programs, drive climate and sustainability-related initiatives, and ensure cross-functional alignment and collaboration across business units to embed ESG principles in day-to-day operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

Head - ESG

President â CSPD & ERM

Lead â ESG Initiatives

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

ESG Strategy Implementation

• Customize the Group ESG strategy into detailed, actionable plans tailored to different business units (e.g., airport, transportation, energy).
• Work with business heads to define ESG-linked KPIs and activity-level targets for focus areas (e.g., emissions reduction, water usage, biodiversity).
• Liaise with HSE teams across business units to standardize ESG practices and ensure alignment with the Group ESG strategy.
• Monitor regulatory developments and national/international commitments.

• % ESG strategy translated into business unit specific plans

Research and Feasibility Assessment

• Conduct capability assessments across business units to identify gaps in ESG knowledge, tools, or execution.
• Coordinate with business heads and function leaders to translate ESG rating-linked targets into practical, initiative-level action plans, ensuring alignment with operational realities.
• Undertake feasibility studies for new initiatives and evaluate innovative ESG technologies and frameworks for piloting.
• Identify quick-win sustainability projects aligned with climate goals.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Innovation, and HSE teams to shape initiative concepts and business cases.

• % of ESG gaps identified and documented
• Ratio of feasible ideas converted into actionable projects
• % of proposed ideas backed with clear budget, ROI, and risk framework

Project Implementation & Coordination

• Translate initiative ideas into scoped projects with defined budgets, partners, timelines, and KPIs.
• Regularly review initiative progress against timelines and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to capture initiative performance and present it during Board Review Meetings.
• Conduct benefit realization tracking post-implementation.

• ESG projects delivered on time and within budget
• Initiative impact metrics
• % of projects with benefit realization reports

Stakeholder Engagement

• Address ESG-related queries from institutional investors, foreign stakeholders, and analysts, providing accurate, data-backed responses.
• Represent the organization in ESG-related investor meetings, sustainability roadshows, and collaborative platforms.

• Turnaround time for ESG data-related investor requests or due diligence queries

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Business Heads

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Sustainability studies OR Environmental Engineering
• MBA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years of overall experience
• 8+ years of experience in ESG

COMPETENCIES

• ESG Data Analysis and Performance Assessment (Proficient)
• ESG Strategy Development and Implementation (Proficient)
• Policy Development and Compliance (Proficient)
• Climate Action and Risk Assessment (Proficient)
• Digital Tools Proficiency (Proficient)
• Understanding of ESG Frameworks and Ratings (Proficient)
• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building
• Social Awareness
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Requirements: