Sustainability Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services seeks a Techno-functional Specialist to join our Sustainability Services Unit in shaping sustainability for a leading European foodservice company.

Role emphasizes building robust business cases, leveraging advanced analytics, and aligning business needs with technology to deliver measurable environmental impact and business value.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in techno-functional, consulting, or business analysis roles.
• Proven track record in building business cases for large transformation programs with sustainability focus.
• Strong background in supply chain decarbonization, circular economy, and sustainability strategy.
• Knowledge of EU regulations CSRD, PPWR, EUDR and related horizons.

Responsibilities

• Co-create strategic business cases with client's business team and ISU Transformation Lead.
• Translate sustainability strategy into data-driven proposals with ROI frameworks.
• Bridge business requirements, technical capabilities, and sustainability outcomes.
• Set foundations for implementation starting Jan 2027 and ensure alignment with FY26 groundwork.

Skills

Techno-functional

Stakeholder management

Data-driven modeling

Advanced analytics

Problem solving

Tools

Predictive ESG tools

Job description

We are seeking dynamic and experienced Techno-functional Specialist to join our Sustainability Services Unit (SSU), who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainability for a leading European foodservice company.

This position is at the forefront of a major business transformation program, focused on building robust business cases for sustainability initiatives that deliver both environmental impact and tangible business value.

What You’ll Drive

• Co-create Strategic Business Cases: Collaborate directly with the client's business team and the ISU Transformation Lead to shape the business case for three core sustainability streams:
• Decarbonization and Transparency: Develop strategies for reducing carbon footprints across the supply chain and enhancing operational transparency.
• Circular Processes: Design circular business models that open new revenue streams and drive significant business impact.
• Nature-Based Solutions: Identify and integrate nature-based solutions to enhance upstream supply chain resilience and sustainability.
• Leverage Advanced Analytics: Utilize proprietary sustainability analytics platforms and data-driven ESG tools to model, analyze, and present compelling business cases.
• Translate Strategy into Action: Convert high-level sustainability objectives into tangible, data-driven proposals backed by clear ROI frameworks and implementation roadmaps.
• Bridge Business and Technology: Act as the core subject matter expert bridging the gap between business requirements, technical capabilities, and sustainability outcomes.
• Set the Foundation: Ensure the foundational work completed in Q3 FY26 sets a seamless stage for successful implementation starting in January 2027.
• Professional Experience: 8–12 years of experience in a techno-functional, consulting, or business analysis role.
• Industry Domain Expertise: A strong background in the foodservice, retail, or CPG sectors, with a deep understanding of complex supply chain dynamics.
• Proven Track Record: Experience developing comprehensive business cases for large-scale transformation programs with a sustainability focus.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep knowledge in one or more of the following:
• Supply Chain Decarbonization & Transparency
• Circular Economy Principles & Business Models
• Sustainability Strategy
• Data-driven Business Case Modeling
• Knowledge and experience of EU regulations horizons specifically covering at least CSRD, PPWR, EUDR
• Tech-Savviness: Experience working with digital platforms and advanced data analytics tools; familiarity with modern sustainability management systems and predictive ESG modeling software is a strong plus.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to engage, influence, and align senior client stakeholders and internal technical leads.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A strategic thinker who maintains a hands-on, highly analytical approach to problem-solving.