Manager Innovation and Research (India)
- Company
GBCI
- Location
Noida Uttar Pradesh IN
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Research & Knowledge Management
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Experience
6 - 7 years
- Date Posted
09-Aug-2025
About GBCI
GBCI India provides on-the-ground customer support for regional green building and business project teams. This operational hub positions GBCI to deliver full-service onsite certification and verification for organization’s sustainability efforts. GBCI works with business and government officials to help address and meet the priority needs of a rapidly urbanizing India. It is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally. GBCI is the only certification and credentialing body within the green business and sustainability industry to exclusively administer project certifications and professional credentials of LEED EDGE GRESB Parksmart PEER SITES TRUE WELL and others.
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Overview of the Role
As a Manager Innovation & Research you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping advance the goals of USGBC and GBCI through applied research and subject matter expertise. In this role you’ll take ownership of research initiatives that support the development and optimization of rating systems policies and programs driving key initiatives such as market education product innovation and performance analytics in alignment with our mission and strategic goals. You’ll report to the Sr. Director Innovation and Research and be part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment where your contributions will help shape impactful outcomes. You’ll work closely with teams like Product Development Codes & Policy Marketing and Technical Development and may regularly partner with external researchers standards bodies and industry stakeholders to amplify thought leadership explore market trends and drive systemic change in the built environment.
Job Description
• Design lead and execute research on sustainability topics to inform the marketplace and enhance rating systems codes and policies
• Conduct primary and secondary research to identify market opportunities technical needs and areas for product expansion aligned with organizational strategy
• Publish research in the form of whitepapers reports academic publications and technical articles for industry dissemination
• Provide subject matter expertise to support the development of new products and the optimization of existing tools
• Conduct data analytics to inform product performance improvements drive scalability and improve user experience
• Represent USGBC/GBCI at conferences and public speaking engagements as a thought leader in sustainability and green building
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative research partnerships and expand knowledge sharing.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of LEED and familiarity with other national and international green building standards
• Strong problem-solving critical thinking and project management abilities
• Ability to balance multiple projects prioritize effectively and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills team collaboration and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture engineering (mechanical environmental civil) energy sustainability or a related field • Master’s Degree in sustainability green buildings building science or a related field
Experience
• 6+ years of professional experience in sustainability or green building research (excluding academic time) • Prior experience leading or contributing to research initiatives in the built environment • Demonstrated experience with data analysis and interpreting technical findings for practical application