Sustainability Project Manager IV( Net Zero Carbon Reductions )

Sustainability Project Manager IV( Net Zero Carbon Reductions )

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sustainability Project Manager IV( Net Zero Carbon Reductions ) for a Remote opportunity.

Position Title: Sustainability Project Manager IV( Net Zero Carbon Reductions )

Location: REMOTE

Anticipated Start Date: 9/24/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $56.55/hr-$93.30/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Summary:

The main function of a Project Manager is to provide successful definition, implementation and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies across a group of projects and/or related activities.

Job Responsibilities:

Source and manage 3rd parties and associated engagements for sector-specific origination, due diligence and M&V scopes of work related to decarbonization projects within hard-to-abate sectors

Build and maintain practices and tooling to track coalitions and buyers alliances for carbon credits and other environmental attribute certificates (EACs)

Support the management of an internal pipeline of GHG emissions reductions projects (including support for project origination, due diligence and contracting)

Build and maintain program tools including but not limited to program budgets and project proformas

Support workload management and execution of activities through following-up on key considerations, decisions and action items with internal teams and external parties

Support reporting processes that communicate program and project progress across key metrics and performance indicators

Establish subject matter expertise in market-based measures for Scope 3

Skills:

Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to self-manage complex delivery in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with interdisciplinary teams (e.g. Sustainability, Energy, Procurement teams).

A team player who can help scale initiatives that accelerate the reduction of client's scope 3 GHG emissions.

Strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage complex data

Expertise in GHG accounting, GHG target setting, voluntary carbon or other environmental markets, carbon reduction roadmap development

A self starter, with a proven ability to diplomatically resolve issues through understanding conflicting inputs, achieving alignment, and proposing go-forward solutions.

Experience working with interdisciplinary teams (e.g. Sustainability, Procurement Teams, Business teams, Engineering) and managing relationships with complex stakeholders.

Demonstrated flexibility and ability and willingness to learn and work on complex decarbonization projects.

Education/Experience:

Undergraduate degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, industrial ecology, sustainable business management or a related field.

6-8 years of related experience in fields related to environmental sustainability.

Must-Have Skills

1 8+ years of professional experience of a program manager, knowledge of corporate decarbonization programs

Sustainability expertise - ideally focused on carbon reductions and net zero goals, understands GHG accounting, scope 3, decarbonization solutions

2 Corporate sustainability, environment within corporations, focusing on net zero sustainability. Decarbonization roadmaps.

Program Manager- lead workstreams within program, define scope, build tools and processes, drive execution, manage risks

3 Environmental carbon roadmaps or offsets, greenhouse gas accounting, Strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage complex data. Partnership - strong partnership and collaboration skills working in matrixed environment

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords: Project Management, Corporate Sustainability, GHG (Green House Gas), Net Zero Emission.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229680 when responding to this ad.

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