Corporate Engagement Manager - Climate Intelligence Program

Rocky Mountain Institute•Remote - Colorado, CO

4d•$99,700 - $122,881•Remote

About The Position

RMI is seeking an Engagement Manager to support the growth and impact of its Climate Intelligence Program, with a particular focus on supply chain decarbonization, Scope 3 emissions reduction, carbon markets, and environmental attribute market solutions. The Engagement Manager will play a leading role in cultivating relationships with corporations, NGOs, and other ecosystem stakeholders seeking to accelerate decarbonization through data-driven climate strategies and market-based solutions. The ideal candidate combines client management and communications skills with an understanding of corporate climate action, supply chain sustainability, carbon accounting, and carbon markets. They are equally comfortable developing market strategy, managing client relationships, structuring complex engagements, and supporting project execution.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in management consulting, sustainability consulting, climate strategy, business development, corporate sustainability, supply chain sustainability, carbon markets, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and consulting engagements.
General understanding of corporate climate action, Scope 3 emissions, supply chain decarbonization, carbon accounting, or environmental attribute markets.
Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and revenue-generating client engagements.
Ability to translate technical climate and sustainability concepts into compelling client solutions.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including technical experts, operations, finance, legal, and executive stakeholders.
Strong project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level client engagement and presentation experience.
Commitment to RMI's mission and passion for accelerating market-based climate solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Climate Intelligence leadership to refine market strategy and identify growth opportunities across supply chain decarbonization, Scope 3 emissions management, carbon markets, and climate intelligence services.
Monitor emerging trends in corporate climate commitments, supplier engagement, carbon accounting standards, environmental attribute markets, carbon credit procurement, and climate disclosure requirements.
Help define and communicate RMI's value proposition across climate intelligence offerings, including climate data and analytics, supply chain decarbonization strategies, carbon market participation, and corporate climate transition planning.
Develop target account strategies and stakeholder engagement plans for priority sectors, including consumer goods, technology, manufacturing, transportation, financial services, and energy.
Provide market intelligence and client insights to inform program strategy, product development, and thought leadership priorities.
Support business development efforts for Climate Intelligence consulting and advisory services.
Identify and cultivate prospective clients, partners, and funders across corporate supply chains, carbon markets, sustainability functions, procurement organizations, and climate-focused ecosystems.
Develop and maintain relationships with sustainability leaders, procurement executives, climate strategy teams, carbon market participants, and other key decision-makers.
Lead or support client meetings, conference engagements, workshops, and stakeholder convenings, representing RMI's expertise and thought leadership.
Collaborate across RMI programs and Strategic Engagement teams to identify cross-cutting opportunities and coordinate relationship management.
Support development of strategic partnerships that advance both programmatic impact and earned revenue objectives.
Manage relationships and client engagements focused on supply chain decarbonization, Scope 3 reduction strategies, supplier engagement programs, carbon markets, and related climate intelligence solutions.
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, client communications, and stakeholder alignment across multiple engagements.
Support proposal development, project scoping, pricing, contracting, and internal review processes.
Ensure continuity between business development and project delivery, maintaining strong client relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Identify opportunities to expand engagement scope and deepen long-term client partnerships.
Maintain visibility into Climate Intelligence business development and collaboration pipelines, supporting forecasting, prioritization, and resource planning.
Track opportunities through Salesforce and other systems, ensuring accurate reporting and disciplined opportunity management.
Develop pipeline and performance updates for program leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
Take part in team meetings and engage with the broader engagement team.
Support continuous improvement of engagement management, business development, and client relationship practices across the program.
Contribute to development of repeatable methodologies, engagement models, and market-facing offerings that strengthen program scalability and impact.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement match with immediate vesting
Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
Health savings or flexible spending accounts
Fertility and hormonal health support
Mental health and wellness support
Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Paid sabbatical leave
Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
Work from home and home technology allowances
Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
Potential for bonuses and merit increases
Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
Hybrid / remote work options
Team retreats and geographic meetups
Rewards and recognition programs