Director, Climate Solutions

Company Overview SCS Consulting offers a range of solutions aimed to help corporations track manage and improve the sustainability performance of facilities supply chains and products We establish robust metrics through environmental impact analyses and carbon footprints set ambitious goals and sustainability strategies and report out progress to stakeholders and investorsOur team brings more than three decades of experience in sustainability and an unwavering commitment to scientific rigor credibility and transparency SCS Consulting Services works to help implement transformative sustainability solutions that drive meaningful change within organizations Job Overview SCS is seeking a Director Climate Solutions with strong experience in GHG accounting and carbon footprint methodologies climate and nature related disclosure and reporting protocols decarbonization initiatives and broader sustainability strategyThe ideal candidate brings a strong technical aptitude and project management skillset coupled with the ability to support business development and proposal processes with effective client communication and presentation approachesThe Director must have a history of effective industry engagement and collaborative project design and executionThis position is virtual with the opportunity for a dynamic hybrid work environment in the Bay Area or other select locations throughout the United States Submission of a cover letter summarizing relevant project experience andor work examples is strongly encouraged Relevant StandardsSchemes All ClimateAll SCS Consulting ServicesEssential Duties and Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Delivery Lead complex Scope 1 2 and 3 GHG inventories across a range of organizations and sectorsDevelop and apply GHG accounting and decarbonization strategies across different value chains including complex supply chains and land use intensive sectors such as food and agricultureGuide team and client understanding of relevant methodologies and protocols including the IFRS S2 GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Standard and SBTi guidance FLAGEffectively 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 softwareSupport the expansion of the innovative Total Climate Footprint and Super Pollutant Advisory offering in collaboration with SCS Global Heat Reduction InitiativeMap client needs and datasets to overall decarbonization strategies with time bound targets and goalsReview and assure the technical quality of GHG inventories and carbon footprints supporting integration of these datasets into larger sustainability and ESG reporting effortsTranslate technical outputs into clear decision ready insights for clientsLeverage exceptional project management skills to plan execute and create industry leading deliverables within project scopes and budgetsTeam Leadership Collaborate closely with Climate SolutionsSenior Technical Manager to lead and mentor project teams with a hands on supportive leadership styleProvide technical oversight coaching and escalation support on complex or novel issuesSet 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 cadenceIndustry Engagement and Thought Leadership Act as an industry engagement specialist representing the organization in sector forums working groups and external eventsContribute to thought leadership grounded in practical delivery experience and evolving best practiceProactively identify emerging trends and help shape the future state of climate leadershipClient and Proposal Support Support scoping proposal development and client discussions for technically complex sustainability and GHG accounting workContribute to the development of new or expanded services based on delivery insight and sector needsParticipate in strategic business development and sales initiatives working closely with the Consulting Services leadership teamMinimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree in relevant disciplines such as Environmental Science Environmental Policy or related field or10 years of professional work experience in the sustainability industry and6 years of experience in GHG accounting and sustainability gained in consulting andor in house roles and4 years of experience working in a consultancy environment including tracking time and delivering billable work that generates revenue in one or more service areasStrong experience delivering corporate GHG inventories across multiple sectorsSolid working knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks including GHG Protocol ISO 14064 IFRS S2 SBTi including FLAG where applicable and TNFDExperience reviewing GHG inventories for technical rigor and alignment with best practiceComfortable engaging with clients and contributing to proposals based on technical expertiseComplete fluency in English and work experience that involves professional written communicationProficient with business software including Outlook Word Excel and database managementInitiative good judgment and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environmentPreferred Qualifications Masters Degree or PhD in a relevant disciplineExperience with Life Cycle Assessment LCA andor Product Carbon Footprints PCFsFamiliarity with carbon accounting and sustainability data platformsExperience working with auditors or assurance providersExposure to broader sustainability or ESG reporting eg CDP GRI SASBBusiness proficiency in Spanish or PortugueseThe above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned Working Remotely SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforceThis is a home office based role and may include travel with local domestic andor international trips Details will be clarified during the recruitment process Estimated AnnualSalary 95500 150000 EEOC Statement SCS provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws SCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilitiesThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training Apply tot his job