Manager, Climate Consulting

Workiva Inc.•New York, NY

2d•$108,000 - $173,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Climate Consulting is an experienced leader in sustainability consulting and climate-related services delivery. This role is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the climate consulting team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, optimizing resources, and professional development. The Manager, Climate Consulting will drive operational excellence, guide strategic initiatives, and provide feedback to improve methodologies and learning opportunities for the climate consulting team.

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
Enhanced technology proficiency, including the Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace applications.

Nice To Haves

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
Knowledge of SQL, Python, or data visualization tools is beneficial

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