Director, Climate Solutions
SCS Global Services
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $95,500 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead complex Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventories across a range of organizations and sectors
- Develop and apply GHG accounting and decarbonization strategies across different value chains, including complex supply chains and land-use intensive sectors such as food and agriculture
- Guide team and client understanding of relevant methodologies and protocols, including the IFRS S2, GHG Protocol (Land Sector and Removals Standard), and SBTi guidance (FLAG)
- Effectively use relevant climate and sustainability reporting software tools, including carbon accounting platforms, climate risk and scenario analysis tools, ESG reporting systems, and advanced business analytics software
- Support the expansion of the innovative Total Climate Footprint and Super Pollutant Advisory offering in collaboration with SCS' Global Heat Reduction Initiative
- Map client needs and datasets to overall decarbonization strategies with time-bound targets and goals
- Review and assure the technical quality of GHG inventories and carbon footprints, supporting integration of these datasets into larger sustainability and ESG reporting efforts
- Translate technical outputs into clear, decision-ready insights for clients
- Leverage exceptional project management skills to plan, execute, and create industry-leading deliverables within project scopes and budgets
- Collaborate closely with Climate Solutions Senior Technical Manager to lead and mentor project teams with a hands-on, supportive leadership style
- Provide technical oversight, coaching, and escalation support on complex or novel issues
- Set performance goals using clear targets to use as a basis for performance evaluation; carry out one-on-one check-ins with direct reports on a regular cadence
- Act as an industry engagement specialist, representing the organization in sector forums, working groups, and external events
- Contribute to thought leadership grounded in practical delivery experience and evolving best practice
- Proactively identify emerging trends and help shape the future state of climate leadership
- Support scoping, proposal development, and client discussions for technically complex sustainability and GHG accounting work
- Contribute to the development of new or expanded services based on delivery insight and sector needs
- Participate in strategic business development and sales initiatives working closely with the Consulting Services leadership team
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant disciplines, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or related field or 10+ years of professional work experience in the sustainability industry and 6+ years of experience in GHG accounting and sustainability, gained in consulting and/or in-house roles and 4+ years of experience working in a consultancy environment, including tracking time and delivering billable work that generates revenue in one or more service areas
- Strong experience delivering corporate GHG inventories across multiple sectors
- Solid working knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks, including GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, IFRS S2, SBTi (including FLAG, where applicable), and TNFD
- Experience reviewing GHG inventories for technical rigor and alignment with best practice
- Comfortable engaging with clients and contributing to proposals based on technical expertise
- Complete fluency in English and work experience that involves professional written communication
- Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and database management
- Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
GHG accountingdecarbonization strategiescarbon accountingclimate risk analysisscenario analysissustainability reportingGHG inventoriesISO 14064TNFDproject management
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationinitiativejudgmentindependenceclient engagementmentoringproblem-solvingperformance evaluation