Managing Consultant, Operational Compliance

ERM

. Lead end-to-end compliance engagements, including diagnostics, gap assessments, remediation planning, implementation support, and post-implementation review .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew Delhi • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading compliance engagements, managing operational compliance programs, and translating regulatory requirements into actionable policies. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and deliver high-quality outputs while managing multiple projects and teams.

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Operational Compliance ManagementEHS Regulatory FrameworksProject LeadershipCompliance Platforms ExperienceAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Environmental ComplianceRegulatory ReportingGap AssessmentsRemediation PlanningAudit ReadinessImpact AssessmentEmissions CalculationsSOP DevelopmentQuality AssuranceContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingLeadershipAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

EnablonSpheraCompliance TrackersDigital ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CEPQEPISO 14001ISO 45001

Industry Keywords

EHSEnvironmental ManagementSustainability ConsultingOperational ComplianceRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end compliance engagements, including diagnostics, gap assessments, remediation planning, implementation support, and post-implementation review
Advise clients on operational compliance, environmental permitting, audit readiness, monitoring requirements, and control design across regulated activities
Translate regulatory requirements into practical policies, procedures, and governance improvements
Manage multiple concurrent workstreams or projects while maintaining quality, budget, and timeline commitments
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, regulators, and cross-functional teams
Lead environmental permitting, air compliance, and broader operational compliance programs across air, water, waste, chemicals, occupational/process safety, and related EHS domains
Interpret and apply US-anchored, North American, EMEA, and international EHS regulatory frameworks
Deliver complex engagements by managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, quality, and multidisciplinary workstreams
Provide QA/QC review of technical deliverables, track corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement through standardization, SOPs, templates, best practices, and innovative delivery models
Implement and support compliance platforms and digital tools, and develop dashboards, compliance trackers, and reporting frameworks
Build client relationships, present deliverables, support proposal development, participate in client-development activities, and contribute to growth of Operational Compliance service offerings
Lead, mentor, and develop consultants and analysts through project delivery, onboarding, learning initiatives, knowledge sharing, and capability development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related discipline; equivalent experience considered
Typically, 10–15+ years of relevant experience in consulting, operational compliance, regulatory compliance, environmental management, or a related advisory role
Experience in operational compliance, EHS, or sustainability consulting
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and operational requirements across air, water, waste, chemicals, reporting, due diligence, impact assessment, and remediation
Proven ability to lead workstreams, proposals, and end-to-end projects while managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and small teams
Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs with a QA/QC mindset
Experience working with global teams, diverse industries, and cross-functional stakeholders, with leadership skills and executive presence
Strong analytical skills to translate regulatory complexity into structured, actionable solutions
Experience with compliance platforms such as legal registers, compliance calendars, obligation trackers, Enablon, or Sphera
Specialist experience in operational compliance, EHS auditing, regulatory reporting, permitting, or emissions calculations
Experience using digital, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve compliance delivery
Working knowledge of US-NA/EMEA region, multi-state, or international EHS regulatory frameworks
Professional certifications or training such as CEP, QEP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or equivalent
Experience in global delivery set-up or large consulting environments, with commercial acumen and comfort managing ambiguity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration with colleagues worldwide
Opportunity to contribute to complex sustainability projects
Coaching, onboarding, learning initiatives, knowledge sharing, and capability development opportunities
Work supporting ERM’s commitments to health and safety, DE&I, collaboration, and sustainable client outcomes