KPMG - Textile Sectoral Lead - Government & Public Sector Domain

KPMG - Role: Textile Sectoral Lead - Economic Growth Practice
Experience: 10+ years
Sector Focus: Textiles (Wool preferred)
Location: India (travel as needed)
1. Role Summary:
We are looking for a Textile Sector Expert to support government and development-sector projects within KPMG's Government & Public Sector Advisory team. The role includes sector analysis, policy advisory, program design, and implementation support across Textiles, Wool, Handloom, and related areas.
2. Key Responsibilities:
A. Sector Advisory:
- Lead studies on textile value chains, clusters, and sector performance.
- Develop sector strategies, policies, and schemes-especially for Wool, Handloom, and MSMEs.
- Advise government clients on competitiveness, modernization, exports, and sustainability.
B. Government & Policy Consulting:
- Prepare policies, DPRs, concept notes, and implementation frameworks.
- Support large economic growth programs for State/Central Governments and multilaterals.
- Work with departments like MoT, DPIIT, MSME, and State Textile Missions.

C. Program Management:
- Oversee project planning, execution, budgeting, and reporting.
- Work closely with government departments, industry bodies, FPOs, and research institutions.
- Support initiatives such as cluster development, infrastructure upgrades, skills, and technology adoption.
D. Stakeholder & Client Engagement:
- Build strong working relationships with government officials and sector stakeholders.
- Conduct workshops, field visits, consultations, and technical discussions.
- Represent KPMG in meetings, forums, and industry events.
E. Internal & Team Leadership
- Develop sector knowledge, tools, and frameworks within the practice.
- Mentor junior team members.
- Contribute to proposals, business development, and solution design.
3. Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's in Textile Engineering (preferred) OR Master's in Economics
- Bachelor's in Textile Engineering is mandatory (if master's is not in textile)
Experience:
- 10+ years of professional experience
- Minimum 5 years in the textile sector (Wool experience preferred)
- Experience working with Government projects is an advantage
- Prior consulting experience is required
4. Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of textile processes, value chains, and market trends.
- Ability to draft policies, DPRs, and strategic documents.
- Solid project management and team leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced consulting environments with travel.
5. Preferred Background:
- Experience with MoT schemes, handloom/wool clusters, textile missions or R\&D centers.
- Knowledge of sustainability, circular textiles, and technical textiles.
- Exposure to multilateral-funded projects (World Bank, ADB, UNDP, etc.).