Upcoming Need-Project Director / Team Leader- Multiple Locations
ICF Environmental, Inc.
Apply to this jobThe Project Director / Team Leader will provide strategic and technical leadership for multi-disciplinary urban climate and infrastructure programmes at the state and city levels. The role requires overseeing programme implementation, managing diverse technical teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, engaging with senior government stakeholders, and providing overall direction for project execution. The Project Director will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and funding agencies while ensuring that project objectives are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with agreed quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall technical, strategic and managerial leadership.
Lead multidisciplinary teams.
Develop implementation strategies and work plans.
Interface with governments and development partners.
Oversee climate action plans and resilience strategies.
Ensure timely technical deliverables.
Review outputs for quality.
Coordinate sector experts.
Facilitate stakeholder consultations.
Support investment plans.
Monitor risks.
Manage budgets.
Promote innovation.
Support proposal development.
Mentor junior professionals.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential: Master's in Urban Planning/Civil/Environmental Engineering/Public Policy/Management.
Preferred: PhD or MBA/Public Administration.
Professional Experience:
15+ years leading multidisciplinary urban/climate programmes with government and MDB experience.
Technical Competencies:
Programme Management; Urban Development; Climate Change; Institutional Strengthening; Strategic Planning; Governance; Risk Management; QA/QC.
Preferred Sector Experience:
Climate Action Planning; Smart Cities; AMRUT; Urban Infrastructure; Climate Resilience; MDB-funded projects.
Core Competencies:
Leadership; Team Management; Client Management; Communication; Negotiation; Decision-making; Technical Writing.
Assignment Nature: Full-time project-based(contract)engagement with travel across India and coordination with government agencies for multiple locations in below locations
Cluster
North & Central India
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand
South India
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Goa
East India
Jharkhand
North-East & Eastern Himalayan Region
Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
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Summary
Lead multidisciplinary urban climate projects, manage teams, coordinate with governments, and ensure project delivery.
Job title
Project Director / Team Leader
Experience level
15+ years
Minimum experience
15+ years exp
Industry
advisory
Location requirements
Multiple locations in India, travel required, remote work not specified.
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 472246, India
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495001, India
Gangotri, Uttarakhand 249136, India