Position: Sector Head (WASH)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 15+ Years

Qualification: Master's Degree in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Water Resources / Public Health Engineering or equivalent (MBA/Management qualification will be preferred)

Role Overview:

The Sector Head WASH will lead the overall Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) practice, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership for the sector domestically & internationally. The role involves driving sector excellence & growth, overseeing project delivery, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of developments in the WASH sector.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and strengthen the overall WASH practice, defining the sector's strategic direction and growth roadmap (domestically & internationally).

- Provide technical leadership and oversight across all WASH projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery and adherence to best practices.

- Monitor project performance, resolve critical technical issues and support project teams in successful execution.

- Stay abreast of emerging policies, technologies, funding programs and industry trends to identify new opportunities and enhance organizational capabilities.

- Drive the Business Development by tracking sector insights and client engagement.

- Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, driving capability development and knowledge sharing.

- Represent the organization in high-level meetings, conferences and interactions with government agencies, clients and development partners.

- Develop thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, knowledge notes and industry presentations, positioning the organization as a leading consulting firm in the WASH sector.

- Promote innovation, standardization and continuous improvement across the WASH practice.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Minimum 15 years of experience in the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector, preferably with leading infrastructure consulting firms.

- Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large consulting assignments involving DPRs, PMC, design, technical advisory or project management.

- Strong technical expertise in water supply, sewerage, sanitation, wastewater management, urban/rural water infrastructure and related sectors.

- Well-versed with Government programmes such as Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), AMRUT, SBM and multilateral-funded projects.

- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to build client confidence, provide strategic direction and drive organizational excellence.