Project Leader- Sustainability(Reporting)

Bain & Company; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Gurugram is seeking an Associate for its Sustainability Center of Excellence. The role involves managing ESG disclosure projects while leading a team and ensuring high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in sustainability or ESG reporting, with expertise in frameworks like GRI and EcoVadis. Strong project management, communication skills, and familiarity with data analysis tools are essential. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on global sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of work experience in sustainability or ESG advisory roles.
• Hands-on experience delivering ESG disclosures across GRI and EcoVadis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive narratives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of sustainability engagement across frameworks.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and delivery cadence.
• Lead and review the work of Analysts and Associates.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

ESG reporting frameworks

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Graduate/post-graduate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change-makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

We are consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor’s list for the last 13 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams.

In 2004, Bain & Company opened the Bain Capability Network office in Gurgaon, to provide the best-in-class internal support, efficiently and professionally, to both leadership and consulting teams in Bain offices across the region and globe.

Who You Will Work With

Bain’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE) plays a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s sustainability and carbon management initiatives. This position involves managing smaller sustainability cases, supporting complex cases under the direction of Project Leaders, and delivering actionable insights that drive Bain’s global sustainability goals.

As part of the S&R Flex Team, the Associate operates globally across diverse industries, managing 1–3 Analysts, and contributes to Bain’s offerings related to S&R practice. The role emphasizes working with frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, analyzing Scope 1–3 emissions, and staying abreast of carbon regulations. The Associate also applies technical expertise by implementing small-scale automation solutions using coding and AI tools.

The Project Lead (PL) will lead end-to-end delivery of sustainability and ESG disclosure work globally, supporting the Director, Global Sustainability and CSO with high-quality, client-ready outputs. The PL will drive project execution across disclosure and ratings programs including GRI, EcoVadis, CDP translating complex requirements into clear workplans, robust analytics, and compelling narratives.

As a PL within the Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE),the role requires strong project management skills, deep familiarity with disclosure standards and questionnaires, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while engaging effectively with senior stakeholders. This position reports into a Manager/ Sr Manager

What You'll do

• Own end-to-end delivery of sustainability disclosure and ratings engagements across frameworks like GRI, EcoVadis, CDP
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and delivery cadence across workstreams
• Ensure timely, zero-defect delivery through rigorous reviews and quality control

Subject Matter Expertise (ESG Reporting & Advisory):

• Bring deep expertise in ESG reporting frameworks and disclosure requirements across GRI, ISSB, CDP, CSRD and related standards
• Translate evolving ESG regulations and best practices into clear, actionable guidance
• Advise on ESG risks, opportunities, and reporting practices to improve disclosure quality and decision-making

Client Engagement & Communication:

• Act as the day-to-day lead with senior stakeholders; manage priorities and resolve issues
• Lead working sessions and align internal and client teams
• Communicate clear, executive-ready insights through slides, dashboards, and submissions

Team & People Management:

• Lead and review the work of Analysts and Associates; manage workloads and delegation
• Work closely with your manager to coach team members and build capabilities in ESG disclosure and ratings workflows
• Drive consistent ways of working and documentation standards

About You

• Candidate should be a graduate/post-graduate with strong academic records and relevant experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, disclosures, ratings, or related advisory roles
• Work experience: 5–7 years (undergraduate) or 4–6 years (postgraduate) in relevant industry
• Hands-on experience delivering ESG disclosures and ratings submissions across GRI, EcoVadis, and CDP (Climate Change and Water Security)
• Strong understanding of ESG reporting frameworks, disclosure requirements, and compliance expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to develop executive-ready narratives and presentations
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI or Tableau preferred
• Familiarity with coding (e.g., Python) and ability to apply prompt engineering and AI tools to enhance efficiency and automate processes will be preferred