Project Lead - Government Advisory

Sattva Consulting Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; Sur place; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Sattva Consulting Pvt Ltd in Mumbai seeks a Project Lead for Government Advisory on a contract basis. You will partner with government stakeholders, design high-impact initiatives, and oversee delivery.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong consulting background in the public sector, and fluency in English and Marathi. Based in Mumbai or willing to relocate, you will guide complex engagements and build lasting partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Strong consulting experience in the public sector or impact-focused engagements.
• English and Marathi proficiency mandatory.
• Based in Mumbai or willing to relocate to Mumbai.

Responsabilités

• Lead government advisory engagements with government leadership to co-design high-impact initiatives and support their effective implementation.
• Manage relationships with government stakeholders, donor partners, and other ecosystem stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle, aligning government priorities with donor focus for sustainable scale.
• Drive collaboration across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of engagement outcomes.
• Ensure milestones, timelines, and quality standards are met while guiding the team and maintaining motivation.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior state government stakeholders and identify opportunities to expand partnerships.

Connaissances

10+ years experience

Stakeholder management

Marathi language

Government advisory

Project delivery

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Position: Project Lead - Government Advisory
Employment type: Contract
Location: Mumbai
Business Unit: Foundations Advisory
Language preference: English + Marathi - Mandatory

About Sattva

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

The Opportunity

Sattva partners with governments and philanthropic organizations to strengthen public systems through flagship initiatives. Working closely with senior government stakeholders, the team designs and delivers high-impact advisory engagements that strengthen administrative systems, improve institutional effectiveness, and enable sustainable implementation.
As a Lead in the Government Advisory Practice, you will play a key role in delivering complex government advisory engagements, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and identifying opportunities to deepen Sattva’s engagement with government partners. The role requires strong consulting experience, an understanding of state government systems, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while driving meaningful, long-term impact.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 1. Government Advisory & Engagement Delivery (80%)
  • Lead the delivery of government advisory engagements partnering with government leadership to co-design high-impact initiatives and support their effective implementation.
  • Manage relationships with government stakeholders, donor partners, and other ecosystem stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle, while driving alignment between government strategic priorities and donor focus areas to enable sustainable scale and impact.
  • Drive collaboration across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of engagement outcomes.
  • Ensure project milestones, timelines, and quality standards are consistently achieved while working effectively with the team, providing guidance, and fostering sustained motivation.
• 2. Relationship Management & Account Development (20%)
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior state government stakeholders.
  • Understand evolving government priorities and identify opportunities to create additional value through ongoing engagements.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to government counterparts by fostering strong working relationships.
  • Support the expansion and continuity of existing government partnerships through proactive stakeholder engagement.

Key qualifications and experiences

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Strong consulting experience, preferably in consulting organizations working in the public sector or impact-focused engagements.
• Proven experience in influencing key government stakeholders and anchoring implementation of flagship initiatives is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior government stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English and Marathi proficiency is mandatory.
• Based in Mumbai or willing to relocate to Mumbai.

Why Sattva?

Its not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody's business.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design
• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can
• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.

Together towards a sustainable world with opportunity for all!

Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.

Please note: The organization follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, under which employees are required to use their personal laptops for work purposes, subject to compliance with the company’s information security and IT policies. Necessary tools for operating, like MS office etc, will be provided.