Job description
Join us on the journey to get to net zero
At Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action.
Our Mission
Enable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science
We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals. We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform.
Global citizens with global impact
Whether a scientist, developer, or carbon markets expert, we are united by our mission to take climate action now. We are experts in our fields and we act with confidence. Located across 4 countries and 10+ states in the U.S., we offer both remote-friendly work options and dynamic, in-person experiences with offices located in Seattle, WA and Oakland, CA.
Diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives
We recognize that teams with diverse backgrounds and different experiences are powerful. Bringing together a variety of perspectives only enhances how we can effectively address the climate crisis. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone is celebrated and anyone can succeed.
Overview
As the Vice President of Digital Transformation you will play a critical leadership role in advancing Carbon Direct’s mission. You’ll oversee the development and scaling of science-first, data-driven advisory services via integration of technology, drive innovation in advisory offerings, and lead business development of digitized advisory services to grow our client portfolio. This is a high-impact executive position suited for an individual with deep experience in management consulting, sustainability, and technology adoption.
You’ll bring both strategic vision and operational expertise to help shape and expand Carbon Direct’s advisory capabilities in alignment with our science-based, data-driven ethos.
Responsibilities
Advisory Digital Innovation
- Design scalable, tech-enabled advisory solutions that leverage data and AI and that build off of and enhance Carbon Direct’s existing services and brand
- Manage the development of high-quality datasets that underpin the quality and integrity of tech-enabled advisory solutions
- Lead and initiate cross-functional collaborations with our science, data enablement, product, and engineering teams to ensure offerings are analytically rigorous and actionable
- Build repeatable frameworks and methodologies that underpin advisory services
- Coordinate with a range of technical contributors, strategists, and client managers to drive impact and assure client satisfaction
Strategic Leadership
- Collaborate with senior leaders to inform the strategic direction for the company including growth plans, resource allocation, and team structure
- Serve as a public-facing thought leader and internal champion of the use of digital tools for decarbonization
- Translate emerging sustainability trends and policies into actionable service and sales strategies
Client and Business Development
- Cultivate and expand senior-level relationships with corporate and institutional clients for new digital advisory services
- Lead go-to-market strategy and revenue generation for digitized advisory services
- Identify, pursue, and win high-impact engagements across industries
- Manage and mentor team members to drive business development and capabilities
Qualifications
- Significant experience in strategy, consulting, and/or advisory roles, with years in senior leadership (Director/Partner level).
- Proven experience applying data, AI/ML, and digital platforms to solve client challenges.
- Track record of building and commercializing consulting or digital advisory practices
- Deep domain expertise in sustainability and climate strategy; carbon management expertise strongly preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Advanced degree required; PhD in a technical or scientific field preferred.
- Exceptional communicator and collaborator, with the ability to drive alignment across technical and commercial teams.
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory and legal considerations relevant to digital platforms and data use
- Thoughtful and pragmatic leader who thrives in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
Salary Range
$204,000-$350,000
Benefits
While we love our work, our lives aren’t defined by it. At Carbon Direct, we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families – and we’re always looking to improve.
Our U.S. benefits* include:
- Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. See a preview of our coverage here.
- Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year’s
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
- Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
- Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend
*Please note that the benefits described apply to U.S.-based employees only. For our international employees, our benefits package varies by each country and its statutory requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Carbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and promotion.
