Senior Program Manager :The India Climate Collaborative (ICC)

The India Climate Collaborative (ICC) was established in 2020 to coordinate and support Indian philanthropists scaling corporate and family philanthropy in India for climate impact. We unlock philanthropic capital, identify catalytic climate priorities, and create connective infrastructure to support that mission We were founded by some of India’s pre-eminent corporate and philanthropic leaders, including Rohini Nilekani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Nadir Godrej, and others.

Our team is a small, tight‐knit group driven by a shared passion for achieving the ICC’s mission and vision. An ideal addition to our team is a self-starter, always willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuff done. We prefer candidates with a good eye for detail, commitment to a high quality of output, and a team-centric mindset.

Role: India, with all its existing development challenges, needs a unique paradigm and pathway toward a climate-secure future – one that can serve as a critical voice for the global South. To do so, it is key to have Indian leadership at the helm of this transition, which can set the agenda for India’s low-carbon growth story. In this context, the ICC’s new platform, India Climate Leaders (ICL), will work to engage ultra-and high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs and HNIs) in India to build and empower a set of climate leaders through a range of services on the platform. These leaders can take ownership of the climate mandate, aligned with India’s ambitious mitigation targets and development priorities, and publicly champion the urgency to accelerate climate funding and action. To provide curated and structured support to our on-boarded leaders, we are looking for a Senior Program Manager for an initiative to scale innovation in climate focussed solution spaces. The individual is expected to lead program implementation and manage multiple stakeholders including the donor.

This role will report to the Sr. Advisor – India Climate Leaders

Key Responsibilities

• Support the program design lead and technical lead in the overall design and management of the program.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support program implementation by designing program guidelines, establishing criteria, and defining eligibility requirements for key program components.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with relevant organizations, institutions, and stakeholders.
• Lead program implementation ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives and manage the current program team and technical experts.
• Manage donors and donor relations and lead in donor reporting.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program including budget management and reporting.
• Monitor progress toward program goals and milestones.
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination among partners to maximize the impact of the program.

Skills and Requirements:

• 10 – 12 years of relevant experience in Program Management or related roles in the climate space.
• A strong understanding of the innovation landscape around climate mitigation. Experience related to the built environment will be of additional value.
• Prior experience in building, designing and implementing large scale programs and in managing and leading teams.
• Prior experience with stakeholder engagement and management, preferably with a diverse spectrum of stakeholders including UHNIs/HNIs, climate innovators, investors, policy agencies, and consultants.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal). Demonstrated experience in working on high-quality deliverables and outputs like project reports, strategic presentations and sectoral analysis.
• A keen eye for detail and a thorough reviewer.
• Excellent at multitasking and project management skills with an ability to manage competing deadlines and parallel work streams. Highly organized and can manage large volumes of work efficiently.

What we offer:

• Working with the leading minds on climate change across philanthropy, research institutions, government and implementing organizations, as part of India’s climate movement.
• Growth and exposure in a quickly growing start-up organization, with a young team committed to professional development.
• Opportunity to institute best practices, and develop ICC traditions, and be part of building the experience of working at the organization.
• A competitive salary based on industry standards.

Terms of Employment: 

Location: Delhi

Employment Type: Consultant

Timeline Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the small capacity of our team, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The India Climate Collaborative, registered as the Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action, is an equal-opportunity employer.