Manager, Climate Consulting

Role Overview

• 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

Tech Stack

• Python
• SQL

Benefits

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