Innovation Manager - Desalination

We are seeking a highly accomplished Innovation Manager – Desalination to lead the end-to-end innovation, research strategy, and technology deployment for seawater and brackish water desalination at the Water Technology Centre. This role is responsible for defining the long-term desalination technology roadmap for L&T’s Water & Effluent Treatment IC, driving advancements in membrane performance, energy efficiency, brine management, and lifecycle cost optimization across large-scale desalination projects.

The role requires deep technical mastery of desalination processes and strong leadership capability to guide multidisciplinary teams across membranes, process design, materials, and digital integration. The Innovation Manager will provide strategic and technical leadership to both the Desalination Expert and the Membrane Specialist, ensuring strong alignment between fundamental research, pilot validation, and field deployment. The candidate will work closely with business lead...