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Sustainability Strategy & Business Transformation Manager

AT Deloitte
Deloitte

Sustainability Strategy & Business Transformation Manager

Chicago, IL

Position Summary

Sustainability Strategy & Transformation Manager - S&A Strategy

Monitor Deloitte's Strategy practice brings together several key capabilities to architect integrated programs that transform our clients' businesses, including Business Strategy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy, Technology Strategy & Business Transformation, and AI & Data Strategy

ESG Strategy professionals will serve as trusted advisors to our clients, working with them to make clear data-driven choices about where to play and how to win - ultimately driving growth and enterprise value.

Within Monitor Deloitte, the ESG Strategy & Transformation market offering:

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  • Develops and positions ESG strategy as a long-term value driver across businesses
  • Develops end to end, integrated ESG strategy at the enterprise level
  • Drives targeted environmental and social transformation projects for business units and functions
  • Develops innovative products and solutions to sustainability challenges to enable clients to secure and maintain an industry-leading position with respect to ESG and more broadly
  • Prioritizes integration with existing technology and operational systems to maximize data insights and reporting efficiency
  • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement

Deloitte's Perspective on Sustainability

At Deloitte, we believe now is the time for thoughtful, strategic, human-centered action on sustainability and climate fueled by this moment of historic access to technology, capital, and a collective desire for measurable change. We are living through a dramatic shift in the tension between company and societal good - redefining the value exchanged between the business and its employees, customers, suppliers, and communities - with full recognition that new growth comes from managing the interests of what's good for people, planet, and prosperity. Above all else, we value impact, trust, fortitude, and creativity in our efforts to advance this cause. We show up with empathy, tenacity, and wonder as we walk our clients through some of today's toughest sustainability challenges. Our range of Sustainability services uphold these values while helping our cross-sector clients tackle problems related to their sustainability strategy and transformation - charting and achieving paths to net zero and decarbonization, activating equity within and outside of organizations, building and enabling responsible value chains, understanding, and managing physical and transition risk, and measuring and sharing sustainability impact.

Work You'll Do

ESG Strategy & Transformation projects focus on crafting ESG strategies for commercial organizations to provide the greatest return and value for all stakeholder groups. We also support our clients across their full ESG journey from ideation to execution and maintenance - aligning profit to purpose, transforming and decarbonizing operations, and reporting on progress.

As a Manager at Deloitte, you will be expected to contribute to the firm's growth and development in a variety of ways, including:

  • Providing service excellence by identifying key client business issues, determining client needs by supplementing the standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches, evaluating, and validating analysis and developing recommendations for the client in the context of the overall engagement
  • Lead small engagements or components of large, complex engagements
  • Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
  • Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities
  • Develop practical solutions and methodologies; develop "thought ware" and "point-of-view" documents; participate in thought leadership events and opportunities
  • Contribute to the growth and development of junior team members through active feedback and contribution to performance assessments

The Team

Our ESG Strategy & Transformation team comprises leading business and impact strategy experts that each contribute unique capabilities and insights - including sustainability (climate change; renewable energy; supply chain), ESG (corporate governance; risk assessment; measurement & valuation; reporting & assurance), and purpose (DEI, philanthropy). Our Team brings together decades of experience with leading-edge societal impact organizations, world-class strategy, organizational design, measurement and evaluation, and implementation consulting capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of professional experience, with 1+ years of experience functioning as a manager (or equivalent) in a Consulting environment or managing teams in an operating environment; in either scenario, experience focused on Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategy, Commercial Strategy, and Business Transformation
  • 6+ years of experience in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), including decarbonization, carbon monetization, circularity, natural assets/conservation, and equity
  • 6+ years of industry experience in Energy, Resources and Industrials with specific focus on Power Systems and Smart Grids.
  • 6+ years of experience in defining trends across industries and articulating their impact to clients' business and strategic choices, particularly as it relates to social impact / purpose-driven focus areas and opportunities for innovation
  • 6+ years of experience working with senior executives crafting and implementing strategies to transform a client's business
  • 6+ years of delivery experience with strategic planning, operating model, growth strategy and business transformation
  • Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university
  • Ability to travel up to 50% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Prior experience with social impact-focused businesses, philanthropies, and nonprofits
  • Experience creating strategy program roadmaps and detailed financial business cases for change
  • Experience and comfort in using analytical methods to create project analyses and recommendation support
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint). Working knowledge and experience of MS Office applications and training development tools
  • Familiarity with leading and emerging ESG and carbon disclosure methodologies, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms (e.g., IPCC, GHG Protocol, SBTi, FLAG, GRI, SASB, CDP, etc.).
  • Advanced degree in the area of specialization (MBA Preferred)

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $167,325 to $278,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Our people and culture

Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Learn more about our inclusive culture.

Our purpose

Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and in our communities. We are creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. We are focusing our collective efforts to advance sustainability, equity, and trust that come to life through our core commitments. Learn more about Deloitte's purpose, commitments, and impact.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Requisition code: 209772

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: Deloitte-209772
Employment Type: Other