Senior Consultant - Industrial Decarbonization Country PM

Guidehouse Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking an experienced Sustainability Consultant to drive decarbonization projects for textile and apparel supply chains in India and surrounding regions.

You will coordinate client-facing projects with factories, engage suppliers, and collaborate with vendors to assess feasibility of energy efficiency initiatives. You will report to client representatives, manage on-site work, and prepare executive-ready materials for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required and strong verbal/written communication.
• Master's degree in engineering, environmental science, physics, economics or math.
• Energy management or auditing background; factory site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate industrial decarbonization projects with factories in India, Bangladesh and SE Asia.
• Engage supplier teams for signoffs and maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate with OEMs and vendors to assess feasibility of decarbonization options.
• Report project status, risks and mitigations to clients at local and international levels.
• Oversee subcontractors for on-site work in textile and apparel facilities.
• Prepare PowerPoint, Word and Excel materials for executive decisions.
• Present findings clearly to clients and leadership.
• Coordinate with banking partners to secure project funding.
• Ensure project completion on time, within quality and scope.
• Produce documentation showing emission reductions and efficiency gains.
• Identify emission-reduction opportunities across textiles, apparel, footwear, F&B, pharma and chemicals.
• Apply energy management or auditing knowledge and visit factories to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with regional teams across India, Europe, NA, Middle East for delivery.
• Lead up to 5 consultants and perform quality assurance on deliverables.
• Manage workstreams toward full project management responsibilities.
• Build network with machinery vendors in SA and SEA regions.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in engineering or environmental sciences

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Family : Sustainability Consulting (India)

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : None

What You Will Do

• Coordinate projects on behalf of clients with associated factories in South-east Asia (key priority India and Bangladesh), focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, and similar decarbonization opportunities.
• Engage with suppliers' technical and leadership teams to receive proposal signoffs and maintain a strong pulse on the sentiment at the industrial facility, designing engagement ideas to achieve project outcomes.
• Coordinate with OEMs and technology vendors to establish feasibility of industrial decarbonization projects.
• Report to client local and international representatives regarding status of projects, project risks, and mitigation measures.
• Manage collaboration with subcontractors to deliver on-site work in textile and apparel factories.
• Prepare PowerPoint, Word, and Excel-based materials for executive decision-making related to decarbonization strategies.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients in a clear and compelling manner.
• Manage coordination with banking and financing partners to enable supplier teams to receive funding for project implementation.
• Provide oversight to factories during the implementation phase, ensuring project completion in schedule, quality, and with desired outcomes.
• Prepare project documentation that credibly accounts for the emission reductions and improvements.
• Identify emission reduction opportunities across textile, apparel, footwear, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemicals supply chains.
• Apply energy management or energy auditing background and experience visiting factories and identifying efficiency projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions in India, Europe, North America, and the Middle East to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Coordinate work of up to 5 consultants conducting research and data analysis activities.
• Conduct quality assurance on deliverables prepared by team of technical experts.
• Manage discrete workstreams within complex projects, progressing toward full project management responsibilities.
• Expand network with machinery manufacturers and vendors in India, Bangladesh, or other Southeast Asia countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia.
• Learn lessons from supplier engagement and project development to gather and implement program improvement ideas.

What You Will Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial decarbonization, energy management, or consulting, ideally within the textile, footwear, or apparel sector.
• Master's degree in engineering, environmental science, physics, economics, or mathematics. Specific training in climate change and sustainability-related topics is a bonus.
• Energy management or energy auditing background and experience visiting factories and identifying efficiency projects. Basic knowledge of how industrial facilities are designed and set up.
• Familiarity with the structure of global textile supply chains, including clusters, material flows, and key stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, brands, solution providers).
• Ability to quantify and analyze water, energy, and chemical usage in textile processes and propose reduction strategies through optimization or advanced technologies.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and external partners, particularly in Southeast Asia (e.g., Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia).
• Experienced and skilled with PowerPoint and Excel and other MS Office Tools; Excel proficiency is a must.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both factory-level and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams and geographies.
• Fluency in English is required.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Strong network with machinery manufacturers and vendors in Southeast Asia. Established connections with textile brands, factories, or machinery vendors are an asset.
• Experience with fiber-to-fabric processes such as spinning, knitting, weaving; and/or wet processing (e.g., dyeing, printing, finishing); and/or fabric manufacturing (cutting, sewing).
• Knowledge of textile materials and fibers, including both traditional (e.g., cotton, polyester) and sustainable alternatives.
• Proficiency in Southeast Asian languages.
• Specific training in climate change and sustainability-related topics.
• Proven extracurricular activities and/or international experience aligned with the position.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

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