We have partnered with a global consulting firm that delivers transformative insights, strategies, and solutions to drive sustainable, resilient, and inclusive global progress. As part of the continued growth of their Urban & Infrastructure practice, they are seeking an experienced leader to help grow their established business in India and overseas. The team has been working across urban resilience, water & sanitation, energy, and mobility.

It now embarks on a new journey - expanding its reach, capacity, and business while retaining its core agenda of providing transformative solutions to development challenges.

Key Responsibilities Project Management Lead projects on substantive and operational issues, ensuring optimization of human and financial resources, the highest quality standards, and complete client satisfaction Manage day-to-day project execution - implementation, monitoring, and documenting progress against client agreements Prepare work plans and produce timely financial and progress reports per client and organizational requirements Lead project planning - crystallize objectives, milestones, quality plans, and deliverables with support from involved teams Conduct field visits to project sites and provide technical feedback to improve deliverables Hire, guide, and mentor project teams; align project experience with individuals' career goals and ensure timely, effective delivery Facilitate procurement, approve requisitions, follow up on purchase orders and payments, and adhere to organizational policies on finance, procurement, and HR Project Development Lead proposal and concept development with innovative,



solutions-driven technical inputs Build and maintain partnerships with government, WB/ADB/UN agencies, private sector, foundations, and donors; support sourcing of funding and human resources by mapping sector developments, policies, and programmes Represent the organization in bidding processes, conferences, and workshops; position the organization as the preferred partner for clients and donors Learning & Scaling Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned for organizational sharing Develop innovative concepts, position papers, and terms of reference for key initiatives Contribute to knowledge management through blogs, articles, and publications Collaborate across practices, sectors, and regional units to operationalize plans and strategies; support partnership building with clients, donors, technical organizations, and collectives Qualifications &

Skills Education Postgraduate in Urban Planning with Civil Engineering from a reputed institute Experience 9-15 years in project management and execution in a consulting environment or equivalent, preferably with corporate, government, multilateral, and private sector clients Experience engaging Senior Leadership stakeholders in multinational and complex environments Proven track record in building portfolios, teams, and networks with clients, donors,



and partners Proficiency in Urban Planning tools - GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe, report writing, and presentations Prior experience in City Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Public Service Planning, or related domains Technical Skills Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan, and execute projects end-to-end Proven skills in proposal writing, project management, client management, quality assurance, procurement, and monitoring Strong research, analytical, and knowledge management skills, including report writing and presentations Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to engage sensitively with government officials, industry leaders, multilateral organizations, donors, and experts Ability to meet timelines and deadlines consistently Social & Leadership Skills Leadership skills with a flexible, team-oriented approach; ability to align with established work culture and senior leadership Empathetic team-building and management; results-driven and people-oriented Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and build networks and partnerships Calm, composed, and good-humoured under pressure Personality Ability to understand and withstand risk and pressure; proven seniority and credibility to advise project teams High personal and professional integrity; solid problem-solving attitude and ownership Holds self-accountable; manages resources efficiently and models organizational values Willingness to learn, adapt, and travel as required Builds strong relationships with a focus on impact; responds positively to feedback Collaborative and comfortable working in diverse, multicultural, and multi-ethnic environments

📌 Head of Consulting | Urban Development andInfrastructure (Surat)
🏢 Arthan
📍 Surat