Senior Project Manager - Audit & Implementation Department

Progressive Innovators Pvt. Ltd.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Innovators Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (SPM) - Sustainability & ESG to lead client projects across India, focusing on ESG frameworks and sustainability programs.

You will implement, train, document, and manage audits for diverse clients in the Audit & Implementation Department. The role requires strong practical experience in ESG, sustainability standards, and knowledge of buyer standards, with willingness to travel for on-site assignments and

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in ESG & Sustainability implementation.
• Hands-on experience with audits, documentation, and training Delivery.
• Experience in client management and training across ESG frameworks.
• Willingness to travel for on-site assignments across India.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG & Sustainability implementation projects across client sites.
• Develop and manage sustainability and compliance documentation.
• Conduct training and implementation at client sites.
• Handle ESG, social, environmental and buyer audits.
• Conduct site visits and assessments across India.
• Guide client teams on ESG and sustainability requirements.
• Support clients in audit preparation and corrective action closure.
• Work with leading factories and organizations as a technical knowledge partner.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Skills

ESG & Sustainability implementation

Audit handling

Training delivery

Client management

Travel readiness

Job description

Progressive Innovators Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL) is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager (SPM) - Sustainability & ESG to join our Audit & Implementation Department.

We are looking for an ESG & Sustainability professional with strong practical experience in implementation, consultancy, documentation, training and audit handling across ESG and sustainability frameworks.

• ESG & Sustainability Standards
• EcoVadis
• HIGG INDEX / HIGG FEM / FSLM
• SLCP
• Environmental & Social Compliance
• Carbon Footprint & Sustainability
• Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability
• Knowledge of other buyer-specific ESG, social and environmental standards.

• Lead ESG & Sustainability implementation projects
• Develop and manage sustainability and compliance documentation
• Conduct training and implementation at client sites
• Handle ESG, social, environmental and buyer audits
• Conduct site visits and assessments across India
• Guide client teams on ESG and sustainability requirements
• Support clients in audit preparation and corrective action closure
• Work with leading factories and organizations as a technical knowledge partner
• Manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• Strong practical experience in ESG & Sustainability implementation
• Hands-on knowledge of multiple ESG, social and environmental standards
• Experience with platforms/frameworks such as EcoVadis, HIGG, SLCP, SEDEX/SMETA and other buyer standards
• Strong documentation, implementation and audit-handling skills
• Excellent training and client-management capabilities
• Willingness to travel for on-site assignments across India
• Prior experience in consultancy, implementation or auditing preferred

Work with leading factories and organizations across India and contribute as a Sustainability & ESG knowledge partner, helping businesses strengthen their environmental, social and responsible-sourcing practices.