About the Organization:

The organization is a sustainability-focused platform based in India, positioned as a one-stop solution for responsible sourcing and supply chain transformation. It works at the intersection of agriculture, textiles, and climate, enabling companies to meet evolving sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and net-zero commitments.

Through innovative regenerative farming solutions, the organization aims to transform the textile and apparel value chain—from farm to finished product—while building long-term resilience for both ecosystems and industry stakeholders.

About the Role:

The organization is seeking a Project Manager to work closely with the CEO and core team on a high-impact, multi-stakeholder initiative.

This role will lead the execution of a flagship project in collaboration with a global sustainability organization, along with supply chain partners, apparel brands, and other ecosystem stakeholders.

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

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  Leading the development of a framework and code of conduct for a large-scale sustainability program
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  Managing the pilot phase and subsequent multi-year rollout
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  Driving alignment across diverse stakeholders with varying priorities

This is a highly visible role requiring strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

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  Build and manage strong relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including global partners, brands, and implementation teams
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  Develop and execute detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones using structured project management tools
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  Lead stakeholder consultations, workshops, and working groups
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  Drive coordination across internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery
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  Establish robust monitoring & evaluation (M&E), reporting, and governance mechanisms
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  Create structured processes for data collection, analysis, and reporting (monthly/quarterly)
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  Support communication efforts in collaboration with internal and external teams to advance project visibility
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  Continuously track progress and implement improvements through internal review mechanisms
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  Represent the organization in external forums, industry platforms, and stakeholder discussions where required

Stakeholder Landscape:

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   CEO and internal leadership team
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   International sustainability organization
3. 
   Apparel brands and retailers
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   Supply chain partners
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   Local implementation partners
6. 
   External consultants and subject matter experts



Candidate Profile:

Experience & Background

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  5–7 years of experience in project management, consulting, or program execution
• Experience in sustainability, agriculture, textiles, or supply chains is strongly preferred
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  Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
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  Exposure to cotton/textile value chains, sustainability standards, CSR, or development sector programs is a plus
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  Prior experience with sustainable cotton initiatives or similar programs is desirable

Skills & Capabilities

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  Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
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  Excellent communication (written and verbal) and facilitation abilities
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  Ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive consensus
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  Solid understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and reporting systems
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  Experience managing teams and cross-functional coordination
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  Strong ownership, with the ability to work independently and across geographies/time zones
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.