Programs and Partnerships Director – Climate Finance/ Climate Tech/Construction/ Industrial Waste

About the job A well-established, India-based organisation operating at the intersection of

technology, sustainability, and enterprise

is seeking a senior leader to drive organisation-wide strategy, execution, and people leadership across its core business and technology functions. This is a

high-impact, quasi-corporate leadership role

with a clear succession orientation. The position is designed for an individual who can operate as a strategic integrator and, over time, assume responsibility as the

de facto head of technology-led programmes and business functions . This position suits a leader who understands

both business and technology , and who can translate innovation into commercially viable and impact-oriented outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Provide organisation-wide leadership across technology, innovation, and business portfolios Set strategic direction, priorities, and performance frameworks for large, multi-disciplinary teams Drive scale-up of technology-enabled solutions and enterprise models with clear revenue and impact outcomes Ensure strong alignment between technology development, business strategy, and market deployment Oversee P&L-linked initiatives, partnerships, and long-term growth opportunities Build and strengthen second-line leadership; mentor senior managers and domain heads Lead cross-functional collaboration between technology, operations, partnerships, and business development teams Represent the organisation with senior stakeholders, partners, and clients across public and private ecosystems Leadership & People Management (Core Focus) Act as a senior institutional leader and culture carrier Manage and develop senior leaders across functions and geographies Drive accountability, performance management, and leadership depth Create a high-trust, high-performance environment focused on outcomes and scale Candidate Profile 15+ years of experience in senior leadership roles spanning technology, infrastructure, sustainability, consulting, or business management Proven track record of managing large teams, complex portfolios, and senior stakeholders Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and guide technology-driven initiatives Experience working with or within private sector, consulting firms, infrastructure organisations, or scaled mission-driven enterprises Comfortable operating across domains rather than within a single sector specialisation Strategic thinker with strong execution orientation Why This Role Opportunity to step into a

near-CXO-level leadership role

with real organisational influence Clear pathway to becoming the

overall leader for technology and business functions High autonomy, strategic visibility, and exposure to large-scale partnerships and initiatives Ideal for leaders seeking a

career inflection point

into enterprise-scale sustainability leadership