Consulting Partner, Environmental Compliance & Management Systems

ERM • Portland, OR

79d

About The Position

ERM is a global consulting firm, in the business of sustainability since 1971. We partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunities for future generations. Recognizing that environmental, health, safety, and social performance have become business-critical issues for many enterprises, ERM, as the world’s leading provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS); risk; and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consulting services, is helping companies deliver sustainable, safe, and compliant performance throughout all aspects of their operations. Our Sustainable Operations team provides highly innovative services across the full breadth of EHS advisory areas such as sustainability auditing, information solutions, safety programs, compliance and management systems, training, and corporate reporting. As part of the continued growth and innovation of our Sustainable Operations team, ERM has an opportunity for an experienced leader to join our global consulting firm as a Consulting Partner and become a true owner and shareholder in a business with sustainability at its heart. The role will be based out of one of our main offices in the Mountain and Pacific Business Unit, with a preference for: Seattle, Portland, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, or Phoenix. We offer a hybrid, flexible working environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in EHS consulting and management systems.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
• Ability to build and manage high-performance teams.
• Experience in client relationship management and business development.

Nice To Haves

• Established relationships with EHS leaders in various industries.
• Experience in decarbonization strategies and biodiversity compliance.
• Familiarity with data management and disclosure practices.

Responsibilities

• Primary focus on client relationship development, sales, and delivery of the full spectrum of ERM’s consulting services to deliver strategic value to our clients.
• Play a key role in growing ERM’s Sustainable Operations service offering across its broad portfolio of services: EHS compliance & risk management systems development and deployment.
• Decarbonization strategy and implementation in technology and other sectors.
• Biodiversity and natural resource compliance within operational environments.
• Data management and disclosure support.
• Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities that result in revenue growth with target clients aligned with ERM’s global strategy.
• Ability and willingness to listen to clients to truly understand their needs, and then co-develop novel solutions to address these needs.
• Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants.
• Identify emerging talent and work with them to reach their full potential; ensure rising stars are nurtured, developed, and given new areas of responsibility.
• Develop and deploy innovative compliance and risk management solutions that support the technology sector’s complex regulatory landscape.
• Guide organizations in biodiversity and resource management compliance, ensuring responsible operations and alignment with sustainability commitments.
• Drive Sustainable Operations services innovation and collaboration with other ERM services.
• Active participation on local and regional commercial initiatives to drive revenue growth across services.
• Expand market visibility for Sustainable Operations services by engaging in industry forums, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.

Benefits

• Hybrid, flexible working environment.
• Equity ownership opportunities.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees