IN_Director _ ESG Sustainability _climate & sustainability strategy _Advisory _ MUMBAI

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**Line of Service** Advisory **Industry/Sector** Not Applicable **Specialism** Managed Services **Management Level** Director **Job Description & Summary** At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact. In climate and energy at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. You will analyse client needs, develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and offer guidance and support to help clients transition to a low-carbon economy. Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. **Job Description & Summary:**     We are building a market-leading Sustainability Transformation practice focused on delivering measurable EBITDA improvement through sustainability-led interventions.     Unlike traditional ESG consulting, our focus is on unlocking value through:   - Energy transition and decarbonization - Resource efficiency and circularity - Waste-to-value transformation - Digital operations transformation - AI-enabled industrial optimization - Sustainable supply chain transformation   The Director will lead large transformation programs across sectors including   **chemicals, cement, metals & mining, industrial manufacturing,   consumer   products**   and   **industrial manufacturing** .   This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for originating,   selling   and delivering   large   transformation engagements.     **Responsibilities:**   We are building a market-leading Sustainability Transformation practice focused on delivering measurable EBITDA improvement through sustainability-led interventions.   Unlike traditional ESG consulting, our focus is on unlocking value through:   - Energy transition and decarbonization - Resource efficiency and circularity - Waste-to-value transformation - Digital operations transformation - AI-enabled industrial optimization - Sustainable supply chain transformation   The Director will lead large transformation programs across sectors including   **chemicals, cement, metals & mining, industrial manufacturing,   consumer   products**   and   **industrial manufacturing** .   This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for originating,   selling   and delivering   large   transformation engagements.   In PwC, we have realized that sustainability-led transformation requires multiple competencies to collaborate to drive value for organizations.      Lead Sustainability-Led Cost Reduction Programs:  Drive enterprise-wide cost transformation programs focusing on:   a) Energy (Energy efficiency, Utility optimization, renewable and fuel switch, heat recovery, process electrification and decarbonization)   b) Materials (Industrial symbiosis, by-product monetization, waste valorization, circular business   model   and alternative packaging)   c) Logistics (network optimization, fleet decarbonization and supply chain efficiency)   Lead   Engineering &   Digital Enabled Transformation    a) Experience in delivering   Digital manufacturing diagnostics ,   Process digital twins ,   Operational command centers ,   Industrial IoT applications ,   Advanced analytics platforms ,   Predictive maintenance ,   AI-enabled process optimization ,   Computer vision applications ,   Energy management systems .    b) Hands-on experience to use machine learning/ GenAI/ optimization algorithms/ Digital twins/ Reinforced learning/ Advanced PLCs to deliver improvements   Client Leadership  Should have an executive presence and interact seamlessly with CXOs/ Boards/ Manufacturing Heads/ Plant Heads   Business Development  Own revenue growth across priority sectors   that will include   Opportunity identification ,   Proposal development ,   Commercial negotiations ,   Executive relationship management , and   Account growth .    **Mandatory skill sets:**     Net-Zero   Studio / Decarbonization, Sustainability-Led Value Creation (resource productivity, circularity, energy optimization), AI/ Digital Sustainability (Industrial Engineering + AI, Digital Twins)    **Preferred skill sets:**     - Domain experience is critical .   Experience in one of the following industries: