Manager, Climate Consulting

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Manager of Climate Consulting overseeing a team in sustainability consulting and climate services. Driving operational excellence and ensuring high-quality service delivery for clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of climate consultants, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to best practices in carbon accounting and sustainability consulting
  • Oversee team performance, providing mentorship, training, and professional development to enhance technical expertise and consulting skills
  • Drive accountability within the team for administrative, operational, and project-related activities
  • Work closely with customers and partners to build strong relationships, mitigate risks, and resolve issues related to carbon accounting, climate strategy, and compliance
  • Provide oversight and guidance on sustainability reporting frameworks, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP)
  • Ensure proper resource allocation to meet contracted service commitments and optimize team utilization
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including product, sales, and customer success, to drive alignment on sustainability initiatives and services
  • Support the continuous development and documentation of carbon accounting methodologies and best practices to standardize service delivery
  • Contribute to thought leadership in carbon accounting and climate strategy through external engagements and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in environmental science, sustainability, business, finance, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in climate consulting, sustainability services, and environmental management or related experience
  • Minimum 2 years of direct people management experience preferred, including supervisory experience of supervisor and/or individual contributors
  • Hands-on experience with climate-related data analysis, carbon accounting methodologies, and ESG reporting platforms
  • Experience leading teams in climate consulting, sustainability services, or corporate sustainability strategy
  • Expertise in sustainability reporting frameworks, including GHG Protocol, SBTi, CSRD, PCAF, and CDP
  • Strong knowledge of carbon emissions measurement, mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex climate concepts into actionable insights
  • Ability to develop, train, and mentor climate consultants to enhance their expertise and service delivery capabilities
  • Self-motivated leader with a strategic mindset, driving operational improvements and scaling climate consulting services
  • Familiarity with SaaS solutions in the sustainability space and experience working with climate-related technology platforms is a plus
  • Enhanced technology proficiency, including the Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace applications.
  • Knowledge of SQL, Python, or data visualization tools is beneficial

Benefits:

  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
  • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package