Program Lead - ESG

GMR Power Urban Infra; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Power Urban Infra in Delhi seeks a seasoned Lead - ESG Analytics & Reporting to drive climate and sustainability initiatives across the group. You will embed ESG principles in day-to-day operations and coordinate with HSE, Strategy, and business heads to implement the corporate ESG program.

You will develop detailed, KPI‑driven plans for diverse units, build dashboards for Board review, engage with investors and external stakeholders, and translate ESG targets into practical action.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience.
• 8+ years of ESG experience.
• Degree in Sustainability studies or Environmental Engineering; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate ESG strategy into actionable, budgeted programs across units.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor ESG performance.
• Engage with investors, regulators, and stakeholders with data-backed responses.
• Lead ESG initiatives and collaborate with HSE, Strategy, and business heads.
• Monitor regulatory developments and drive feasibility studies for new initiatives.

Education

Degree in Sustainability studies

MBA

15+ years of overall experience

8+ years of ESG experience

ESG Data Analysis

Strategy Development

Policy Development

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 CSPD & ERM
• Lead 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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

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