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Project Lead (Circular Economy)

  • Full Time
  • Remote - India
  • 12 months
  • Project posted on: 7/07/2026
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Project Lead (Circular Economy)

  • Strategy and Consulting
  • Program Management Support (PMO)
  • Sustainability Strategy

Remote - India
tooltip_icon_dark Open to consultants anywhere in India

Full Time

12 months

 7/07/2026

Assignment Details

Our Client, a leading FMCG Organization, is looking to engage with a Project Lead – Circular Economy Infrastructure & Operations to support sustainability and circularity initiatives by driving recycling infrastructure projects, waste management operations, and resource recovery programs. The consultant will play a key role in managing circular economy projects, collaborating with ecosystem partners, and enabling scalable solutions aligned with ESG and environmental sustainability goals.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute circular economy projects focused on recycling, waste management, and resource recovery initiatives.

• Manage recycling infrastructure operations including MRFs, waste processing, and sustainability programs.

• Collaborate with recyclers, vendors, and stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and circularity outcomes.

• Drive initiatives related to Plastic Waste Management, EPR, ESG, and environmental sustainability goals.

• Monitor project milestones, performance metrics, and ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.

• Identify improvement opportunities and support scalable circular economy solutions.

 

NOTE:

Duration - 12 Months

Location - Remote (with occasional Mumbai visits)

Capacity - Full Time

Skills Required

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7–8 years of experience with a minimum of 3 years in recycling, circular economy, waste management, or sustainability projects.

• Strong understanding of Circular Economy, Solid Waste Management (SWM), Recycling, Material Recovery Facility (MRF), Waste Processing, and Resource Recovery.

• Experience in Plastic Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), ESG initiatives, and environmental infrastructure operations.

• Strong project management skills with experience managing stakeholders, timelines, and cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience working with recycling companies, environmental services, cleantech organizations, or strategy consulting firms with exposure to sustainability projects.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

About the Client

A leading FMCG Organization

Industry

Environmental Services & Equipment, FMCG

Experience Required:

8+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Project Management
  • Recyclers
  • Municipal Waste
  • Sustainability
  • Operations Management
  • Infrastructure Operations
  • Waste Processing
  • Circular Economy
  • Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
  • Cleantech
  • Environmental Services
  • Solid Waste Management (SWM)
  • ESG
  • Recycling
  • Plastic Waste Management
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Infrastructure
  • Resource Recovery

No of open positions:

1

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