ESG Consulting Solutions Senior Manager

A career in our Sustainability and Climate Change will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage. Sustainability and climate change are at the top of the agenda for many organisations, but many are at different stages in understanding how they should respond. As part of our team, you’ll help our clients balance competing economic, social and environmental goals. Our advice goes right to the heart of policy and strategy, addressing everything from the international development policies of major donors to changing regulations and consumer preferences, to the security of supply chains, climate risk and the challenges of urbanisation.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:
6 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree Preferred:
Master Degree

Preferred Fields of Study:
Finance, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Resource Management, Engineering and Business, Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, Business Administration/Management, Analytics, Economics

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates intimate-level abilities and/or a proven record of success managing efforts with identifying and addressing client needs as follows:

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of industrial sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and construction, to develop innovative decarbonization strategies that align with clients' business goals and regulatory requirements;
• Collaborates closely with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and forging robust relationships; understand their unique challenges and objectives, and guide them through the decarbonization journey, providing tailored recommendations and solutions;
• Conducts detailed assessments of clients' current emissions profiles, energy usage, and operational practices to identify areas for decarbonization improvements;
• Utilizes data analysis and performance metrics to benchmark progress and measure the effectiveness of implemented strategies;
• Develops comprehensive decarbonization strategies and roadmaps that encompass energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, process optimization, supply chain management, and other relevant areas;
• Provides guidance on technology adoption, policy compliance, and potential partnerships to maximize decarbonization impact;
• Oversees the successful execution of decarbonization projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards;
• Coordinates and leads cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and deliver exceptional client outcomes;
• Utilizes ability to stay at the forefront of decarbonization trends, emerging technologies, and policy developments; and,
• Contributes to thought leadership and furthering the decarbonization knowledge base of our organization.

Demonstrates intimate-level abilities and/or a proven record of success managing efforts with identifying and addressing client needs as follows:

• Leads decarbonization initiatives within industrial sectors, such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and construction; 
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and and experience conducting Greenhouse Gas Inventories;
•  Exhibits proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect and interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights;
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software is preferred;
• Demonstrates proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner;
• Possesses proven interpersonal and negotiation skills which are crucial for building relationships, managing stakeholders, and driving change within client organizations; 
• Oversees the successful execution of decarbonization projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards; and,
• Coordinates and leads teams to achieve project objectives and deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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