Management Consulting has been the foundation of Point B’s employee-owned company for 25+ years. Our collaborative, forward looking leadership approach ensures our customers are on the right path to success.

Point B is a consulting company dedicated to helping organizations with critical initiatives in the areas of customer engagement, growth investments, workforce experience and operations excellence. Our diverse set of experts spans 13 U.S. locations, with international reach via our partnership with Nextcontinent. We’ve helped global organizations of all stages and sizes achieve sustainable success by focusing on the humans at the center of change.

Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune® magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Consulting® magazine, Vault.com® and many others.

Point B seeks to be a premiere “go to” management consulting firm for integrated climate action, social and economic equity, and strategic services. As a standard bearer and thought partner, Point B strives to advise organizations on their approach to environmental and social sustainability through ethical and values-based policies, practices, management, and board governance.

The Senior Managing Consultant is a client-facing role that supports the growth of our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Practice by leading large, complex ESG engagements. The Senior Managing Consultant works across multiple industries and functional areas and leads large teams or programs involving multiple workstreams. The Senior Managing Consultant supervises work and day-to-day development of others and has the option to take on formal people management responsibilities (e.g., career development, compensation). This role contributes to the fields of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Social Impact (SI) to advance environmental and social sustainability, which is increasingly becoming a source of competitive advantage for our customers and communities.

The work you will lead may include developing the decarbonization roadmap for a company, identifying portfolio reshaping opportunities for a sustainable financing institution or supporting a global retailer on innovative options to decarbonize its operations or to increase the health, equity, and sustainability of its supply chain.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Serves as a catalyst to build out Point Bs vision of integrated ESG strategies

Drives intersectionality with Social (including supply chain) and corporate and board Governance

Understands and successfully advocates for the unique value proposition of an integrated ESG strategy that leverages materiality, transparency, long-term targets toward science and context-based goals

Understands and executes complex programs which involve Environmental (including climate action, decarbonization plans, renewables, carbon markets, Scope 1, 2 and 3 inventory, goal setting and implementation strategies), Social (vendor-buyer influencers, life cycle analysis, behavior influencers and management levers) and Governance (compliance and risk management, responsible labor/contract labor and human rights practices), etc.

Identifies potential risks, develops climate, supply chain, and risk mitigation strategies and recommends key decisions for programs

Manages the effects of Social applications on corporate functions (e.g., values-based standards, public social equity commitments on General Council, Responsible Labor practices)

Facilitates best practices for ESG strategy and approaches such as stakeholder mapping and engagement, materiality and ESG Risk assessments, disclosure and transparency and short and long-range goal setting

Serves as our client’s partner through all phases of an engagement; operates effectively with senior leaders at our clients – managing their operating, management, and board Governance through nuances and often conflicting priorities

Leads the strategic and tactical elements of large values-driven engagements and drives decision-making throughout the full lifecycle to move the work forward

Develops and manages complex program/project structures, schedules, budgets, and resource plans with aspirational Environmental Social strategies and initiatives

Provides oversight to ensure quality of engagement workstreams among internal Point B teams and client functions

Adapts program leadership approaches, deliverables, and milestones to key stakeholders and other client situations (e.g., project status, implementation strategy, accountability and change management framework)

Grows network through exceptional client service delivery and maintains relationships to support Point B’s ESG business development

Opportunistically engages in ESG growth efforts through joining sales calls and pursuit teams; and preparing business development collateral, meeting with their network and discussing Point B value proposition

Coaches and mentors Point B associates and clients in developing the ESG practice and growing individual associate’s skills and careers

Consistently demonstrates and lives Point B cultural tenets and values

Participates in firm culture activities to connect regularly with other Point B’ers (e.g. account meetings, Practice Meetings, etc.)

WHAT WE OFFER:

The ability to chart your career path based on expertise and passions

An environment that encourages you to identify new opportunities and supports you in reaching your goals

The chance to have a balanced lifestyle by working with local or national clients in a flexible consulting model

The opportunity to further enable fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients

A comprehensive, flexible Total Rewards program that supports and recognizes each’s unique needs and contributions to the firm

WHAT WE EXPECT YOU’VE ALREADY DONE:

B.A. or B.S require; MBA or MS preferred

8-14 years of relevant experience

Deep understanding of complex energy systems

Proven ability to lead teams, motivate others and quickly gain the respect of clients and colleagues

Experience developing others

Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly

Consulting experience desired, customer-facing experience required

Experience leading large, complex engagements or strategic initiatives

Cross-industry experience highly desired

Training, certificate or degreed in Climate Action, Sustainability, Environmental Social management practices and best practice strategies. Educated in stakeholder, board and corporate Governance and related communication positioning and strategies. Knowledge of social-economic sustainability strategies, organizational management and global standards and disclosure bodies

Local, national, or global cross-industry network of influencers and opinion leaders in the Environmental field (ideally includes climate action, decarbonization, renewable energy, sustainable financing)

Regularly exposed to the changing landscape of practices and standards through their network.

Understands systems and the effect of Social practices (e.g., climate justice, client actions including first and second tier contracting) on local communities and indigenous populations, marginalized communities

Demonstrated expertise in sustainability, energy transition and cleantech; relevant experience in supply chain (upstream, downstream, procurement methods).

Preferred experience in renewables (solar, wind, hydrogen, hydro, geothermal), asset decarbonization, decarbonization policy, sustainable financing, carbon offsets, carbon audit or carbon modelling

Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with outstanding business acumen; comfort working with numbers/quantitative models

THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR:

Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture

Those who have a growth mindset regarding training, practice, and evolving their skills

Versatile people who thrive on variety and challenge

Successful in ambiguous environments

Desire to and ability to learn

Passion for Point B’s Mission, Vision, Values & Culture

Gets it done brand and attitude

Ability to travel to client site 25-35% on average (negotiable)

Ability to work from home

Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessary

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The estimated salary range for this role is $145,000 - $246,000 USD per year. This salary range is provided as required by local and state law as applicable. Individual salaries vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable.

Bonuses are awarded at Point B’s discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall firm performance.

YOUR OFFICE HOME BASE:

Any Point B Office Location

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INTRIGUED TO LEARN MORE?

When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.

WHAT MAKES POING B DIFFERENT?

Our Founding Purpose and Values of our firm. Be part of a fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients

Employee Ownership – Giving you a voice in directing your career and building our firm

Benefits – Our comprehensive package includes competitive base pay and an annual bonus, complete health benefits including an option for 100% employer paid premium for medical, vision and dental coverage for employees, ownership shares through our ESOP, self-directed time off and more

Work-Life Balance – A unique culture that recognizes the importance of flexibility and collaboration. Our local and national model empowers you to choose the life you want

Award winning – We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women. Hear more about why people love working at Point B on GlassDoor

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our Careers Website.

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