Executive Director Climate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ready to shape the climate strategies of the world’s most influential companies?
As a Consulting Director, Climate Change at ERM, you’ll lead high‑impact advisory work that directly influences how global organizations navigate the low‑carbon transition. If you want to drive meaningful change, steer strategy at the executive level, and grow a thriving climate practice—this role puts you at the center of it all.

ERM partners with Fortune 500 companies and major global institutions to define, operationalize, and accelerate their climate ambitions. As a Consulting Director, Climate Change based in Boston, MA, you’ll be a strategic leader advancing ERM’s rapidly growing climate change portfolio. This role is critical to guiding clients through complex challenges—GHG accounting, scenario analysis, target setting, policy landscapes, and long‑term decarbonization strategy—while driving business growth and mentoring the next generation of climate advisors.

If you’re motivated by high‑stakes climate strategy work, energized by client impact, and aligned with ERM’s core values of accountability, collaboration, and passion—this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

Serve as a trusted advisor shaping climate strategy, disclosure, and action plans for major companies across energy, utilities, technology, finance, and industrial sectors.

Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically rigorous, insight‑driven analysis that simplifies complexity and influences executive decision‑making.

Advance ERM’s climate consulting capabilities by designing solutions, evolving service offerings, and collaborating across global teams.

Drive commercial growth through strategic client engagement, business development initiatives, and expansion of ERM’s climate advisory presence in North America.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in climate change consulting or a closely related sector.
• Strong expertise in climate and energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and GHG management.
• Experience evaluating emissions reduction pathways, low‑carbon technologies, and climate policy impacts.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and ability to synthesize technical and market data.
• Proven project leadership including scoping, budgeting, client communication, and delivery oversight.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders across diverse sectors.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation.
• Demonstrated leadership in building, coaching, and mentoring high‑performing teams.
• Flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to high‑quality work.

• Master’s degree or Professional Engineer credential.
• Knowledge of low‑carbon scenario frameworks (IEA, NGFS) and financial‑sector target‑setting approaches (NZBA, PCAF).
• Familiarity with U.S. EPA regulations related to methane and GHG emissions in the oil & gas sector.
• Understanding of U.S., Canadian, and international regulatory drivers and climate policy trends.
• Experience influencing senior decision‑makers and navigating dynamic market conditions.

• Lead and advise on climate-related projects including GHG inventories, emissions reduction strategies, renewable energy pathways, and policy assessments.
• Conduct policy and technical analyses with deep understanding of climate and energy regulations.
• Support development of climate strategies, action plans, and decarbonization modeling.
• Build and grow client relationships that drive significant revenue growth aligned with ERM’s global strategy.
• Provide strategic counsel that influences executive decision‑making and long‑term planning.
• Translate complex technical information into actionable insights for clients and internal teams.
• Oversee full project lifecycle including scoping, staffing, budgeting, and quality delivery.

• Lead, mentor, and coach junior consultants and project teams.
• Manage team performance, engagement, and development.
• Build partnerships with senior clients, external stakeholders, and thought leaders.
• Collaborate across ERM practices and regions to deliver integrated climate solutions.
• Enhance ERM’s climate change service offerings and market presence.

• Support Account Management teams in achieving annual sales targets.
• Lead or contribute to proposal development, client pitches, and pursuit strategies.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities in the evolving low‑carbon transition market.

For the Consulting Director, Climate Change position, the anticipated annual base pay is $162,719–$201,897 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note:Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our 'boots to boardroom' approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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