{"id":4193974,"url":"https://alion.io/job/systemiq-strategy-programme-lead-india","title":"Strategy & Programme Lead- India","company":{"id":720694,"name":"Systemiq","domain":"systemiq.earth","url":"https://alion.io/company/systemiq-2","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"contractor","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Delhi, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-04T16:11:49Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-04","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T20:10:33Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Company Description: Systemiq is a system-change company committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models across five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance.\nAs a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact, on-the-ground work, partnering with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to deliver system change. With offices across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, we are dedicated exclusively to sustainability-focused work.\nStrategy & Programme Lead | India\nLocation: India, with regular travel, including to the Himalayan region\nLevel: Senior Manager / Director, depending on experience\nContract: Initially contractor set up and then, depending on experience and programme needs we can look at staff or fixed term arrangement.\nThe opportunity\nSystemiq is seeking an experienced Strategy & Programme Lead to help deliver and grow our portfolio of work in India, initially taking a leading role in our Himalayan systems change programme.\nBuilding on our report, Prosperous and Resilient Himalayas, this programme aims to translate an ambitious agenda for sustainable economic growth and resilience into practical initiatives, partnerships and financing solutions. Work may span water security, climate and disaster resilience, sustainable tourism, mountain products, enterprise development and policy.\nAlongside leading this programme, you will contribute to other strategic advisory and systems change projects across India, working with colleagues across Systemiq's global platforms. You will also help identify and develop new opportunities, build relationships with potential clients and partners, and contribute to expanding our presence and impact in India.\nWe are looking for someone who combines strong management consulting capabilities, practical programme leadership and commercial judgement with a deep understanding of India's economic, policy and institutional landscape.\nAt Systemiq, our leaders remain closely involved in the substance and delivery of our work. This role offers significant autonomy and requires someone equally comfortable shaping strategy, leading complex engagements and turning new opportunities into funded work.\nKey responsibilities\nLead strategic programmes and engagements. Take ownership of the Himalayan programme and contribute to other advisory projects across India, shaping priorities, analytical approaches, workplans and delivery.\nDrive business development and growth. Identify and develop new project opportunities across sectors, build relationships with potential clients and funders, lead proposals and help convert opportunities into funded engagements.\nProvide strategic and analytical leadership. Guide complex research, economic and financial analysis, business cases and feasibility assessments, translating findings into clear recommendations and practical solutions.\nBuild senior stakeholder relationships. Develop trusted relationships with government, businesses, financial institutions, funders and other partners, navigating complex institutional and commercial environments.\nTranslate strategy into implementation. Turn policy, sustainability and financing challenges into actionable programmes, partnerships and investment propositions that can deliver measurable impact.\nLead and develop teams. Provide direction, oversight and mentorship to multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, sound project economics and effective collaboration.\nCollaborate across platforms and geographies. Work with Systemiq colleagues internationally, bringing together expertise across nature, energy, finance, materials and economic development to address interconnected challenges.\nThe experience and capabilities we are looking for\nConsulting and strategic leadership\nTypically 7+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, strategy advisory or an equivalent consulting-led environment, with seniority reflecting experience.\nA strong generalist consulting toolkit, including structured problem-solving, quantitative and qualitative analysis, strategic synthesis and executive-level communication.\nProven experience independently leading complex consulting engagements or strategic programmes, managing teams and delivering high-quality recommendations.\nStrong commercial judgement, with experience identifying opportunities, developing proposals, winning work or building client relationships.\nThe ability to work across different sectors and subject areas, quickly developing an understanding of unfamiliar challenges and translating analysis into practical solutions.\nRelevant sector and regional experience\nSignificant professional experience in India, with a strong understanding of its economic, policy, institutional and business environment.\nExperience engaging senior stakeholders across government, business, finance, development institutions or philanthropy.\nRelevant experience in sustainable development, climate resilience, natural resources, economic development, sustainable finance or related sectors.\nExperience in the Himalayan region, mountain economies, rural livelihoods, sustainable tourism or nature-based economic development would be an advantage.\nSound economic and financial literacy, including experience developing business cases, investment propositions or financing strategies.\nLeadership and personal attributes\nAn entrepreneurial, commercially minded leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.\nConfident operating independently, managing ambiguity and taking ownership of complex engagements.\nStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to engage senior stakeholders.\nAdaptable and intellectually curious, with the ability to move between different projects, sectors and challenges.\nAble to think across policy, markets, finance and environmental systems, recognising how they interact and identifying opportunities for wider systems change.\nA collaborative leader committed to Systemiq's mission and to advancing sustainable, inclusive economic development.\nLanguages and travel\nFluent English is essential. Hindi and/or another relevant Indian language would be an advantage.\nWillingness to travel regularly across India, including field visits in the Himalayan region, is essential.\nWhat we offer\nMeaningful leadership: Take a leading role in a high-impact Himalayan initiative while contributing to Systemiq's wider portfolio in India.\nEntrepreneurial opportunity: Help shape new projects, partnerships and opportunities across an evolving regional portfolio.\nDiverse project experience: Work across strategy, policy, finance, sustainability and implementation, with opportunities to influence work beyond a single sector.\nLocal focus, global collaboration: Build relationships in India while working with international colleagues and accessing Systemiq's global expertise.\nAutonomy and influence: Take ownership of major engagements and contribute directly to the growth and impact of our work.\nFlexible engagement arrangements: We are open to considering both fixed-term employment and consultancy arrangements, depending on experience and programme needs.\nReward and Recognition The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.\nDiversity & Inclusion\nAt Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. 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