Program Director

Programme Director – India (Ammonia & Industrial Decarbonisation)

Location: New Delhi, India

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract via Employer of Record (EoR), with the intention for permanent employment as Systemiq expands further in region

About Systemi

qSYSTEMIQ is the world's only pure play climate and systems change company. Founded in 2016 and a certified B Corporation, our mission is to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy — by transforming the markets and business models across five key economic systems: energy, nature and food, materials, urban areas, and finance

.We work with businesses, policymakers, investors and civil society organisations to reimagine the systems that sit at the heart of society. We do this by building ambitious multi-stakeholder coalitions, advising leading companies and public institutions, and investing in disruptive businesses that scale new solutions

.Our Energy Platform designs and implements corporate and country decarbonisation strategies, promotes emerging clean technologies and green technology clusters, and supports the global energy transition at speed and scale. With a growing footprint in India, we are working at the forefront of one of the world's most consequential energy transitions

.With around 300 people across offices in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Jakarta, Paris, São Paulo and New York, we are a diverse, mission-driven team united by a shared conviction to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global economy

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Role Overvi

ewSystemiq is seeking an entrepreneurial and execution-focused Programme Director to lead and shape a flagship initiative aimed at catalysing India's first wave of low-emissions ammonia investment and accelerating the decarbonisation of the fertiliser secto

r.This role sits at the intersection of programme delivery and market development. The successful candidate will not only lead a complex, multi-stakeholder initiative but also use it as a platform to build relationships, originate new opportunities, and contribute to establishing Systemiq's long-term presence in Indi

a.Working closely with Systemiq's global teams and local partners (including CEEW), the Programme Director will act as the on-the-ground hub for delivery, stakeholder engagement, and market shaping across government, industry, and financ

e.This is a high-autonomy role suited to candidates who are comfortable operating in ambiguity, building from first principles, and taking ownership of both execution and growt

h.
Key Responsibilit

iesProgramme Leadership & Deliv

• eryLead the design and delivery of a multi-year initiative focused on low-emissions ammonia and fertiliser sector decarbonisation in In
• diaDefine programme strategy, workplans, milestones, and analytical appro
• achOversee high-quality analytical outputs, including techno-economic assessments and investment ca
• sesEnsure delivery against impact objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectati

onsMarket Development & Business Originat

• ionIdentify, shape, and originate follow-on opportunities linked to the progra
• mmeBuild and maintain a pipeline of potential engagements across industry, finance, and policy stakehold
• ersConvert relationships and insights into funded programmes, partnerships, or commercial w

orkStakeholder & Coalition Leaders

• hipBuild and manage senior relationships across government ministries, fertiliser producers, project developers, and financial instituti
• onsDesign and lead coalition structures, including defining vision, governance, and engagement mod
• elsRepresent Systemiq externally in high-level forums, discussions, and partnersh

ipsTeam Leaders

• hipManage and develop a small, high-performing team, including 1–2 Systemiq staff (potentially rotating or relocating to India) and a locally hired Associ
• ateSet clear priorities, provide coaching, and ensure high standards of delivery across the t
• eamContribute to hiring and onboarding of additional India-based team members as the platform sca

lesIndia Platform Developm

• entWork in close partnership with Systemiq leadership to shape and scale the organisation's presence in In
• diaProvide on-the-ground insight into market dynamics, opportunities, and ri
• sksContribute to longer-term strategy, team build-out, and positioning in the reg

ion
Essential Experi

• ence10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, energy, climate, infrastructure, or related sec
• torsStrong track record of leading complex programmes or workstreams in high-performance environm
• entsDemonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across government, industry, or fin
• anceProven ability to originate and develop opportunities into funded work, partnerships, or progra
• mmesDeep understanding of energy systems, industrial decarbonisation, or adjacent sec
• torsExperience applying AI tools to research, synthesis, and insight genera

tion
Core Capabil

• itiesStrong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to connect detailed analysis to system-level ins
• ightsHigh level of ownership and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-evolving environ
• mentsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence senior audi
• encesAbility to balance strategic thinking with hands-on exec
• utionExperience leading and developing high-performing

teams
Additional Expe

• rienceDeep, hands-on experience working in India's energy, industrial, or policy landscape, with a strong local network across government, industry, and/or f
• inanceExposure to fertiliser, ammonia, hydrogen, or broader power-to-x value
• chainsExperience working across public, private, and non-profit s
• ectorsFamiliarity with market-based mechanisms and climate finance stru

ctures
What This Role

• OffersOpportunity to lead a high-impact initiative critical to India's energy transition and food system res
• ilienceA central role in shaping Systemiq's long-term presence in one of the world's most important transition
• marketsDirect exposure to senior policymakers, industry leaders, and financial insti
• tutionsSignificant scope for career growth, including potential to shape future team and leadership structure i
• n IndiaA collaborative, mission-driven environment with global reach via our diverse programmes, offices and relationships around th

e worldDiversity & In

clusionAt Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their bes

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