Sustainability - Strategy & Operations Enterprise Strategy & Value Senior Manager

Company: PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact. As a sustainability generalist at PwC, you will utilise your skills and experience across environmental, social, governance (ESG) topics and sustainability more broadly. You will analyse client needs and provide consulting services across different areas in the sustainability lifecycle, including strategy, transformation, and reporting.Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.The OpportunityAs part of the Sustainability team you are responsible for leading and managing large sustainability reporting projects, innovating and enhancing reporting processes, and maintaining operational excellence in sustainability reporting topics. As a Senior Manager, you are tasked with guiding strategic advising and influence, leveraging your knowledge to deliver quality results and foster client relationships to drive project success. You are expected to engage with clients to navigate ESG reporting standards, mentor and coach teams to solve complex sustainability challenges, and develop technology solutions to support ESG reporting.Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee significant sustainability reporting initiatives
  • Enhance and refine reporting processes and controls
  • Promote excellence in sustainability reporting topics
  • Collaborate with clients to interpret ESG reporting standards
  • Provide independent verification of sustainability disclosures
  • Implement technology solutions to aid ESG reporting
  • Cultivate productive client relationships for successful project outcomes
  • Guide and mentor teams to address complex sustainability issuesWhat You Must Have
    • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting & Technology, Business Administration/Management, Economics and Finance, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Sustainable Resource Management, Mathematics, or Engineering
    • 8 years of consulting and sustainability experienceWhat Sets You Apart
      • Demonstrating in-depth abilities in sustainability and climate projects
      • Managing non-financial reporting on environmental, social, and governance issues
      • Utilizing creative problem-solving for sustainability advisory projects
      • Understanding emerging reporting frameworks like SASB and GRI
      • Building reliable client relationships and leading firm services
      • Conducting analyzes with creative and critical thinking
      • Writing and presenting cogently to various industry audiences
      • Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to travelLearn more about how we work: The salary range for this position is: $130,000 - $256,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:
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