Carbon Portfolio Manager (Not Specified)

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What You''ll DoAs Manager, Carbon Partnerships and Delivery within BCG''s Global Internal Sustainability Team (GIST), you will play a central role in scaling and operationalizing our carbon credit and removals program. BCG''s carbon portfolio is a key part of our net zero strategy, representing a commitment to support the most effective nature-based and engineered climate solutions.You will sit within the REMOVE pillar, reporting the Senior Manager, Carbon Portfolio and working closely with the other Carbon Portfolio Manager and cross-functional colleagues across finance, legal, reporting, transformation, and communications.This is a delivery-focused role. You will own the execution and performance lifecycle of BCG''s carbon credit partnerships-ensuring that contracts move from paper to impact, and that internal stakeholders have the information and confidence they need to manage risk, demonstrate impact, and plan ahead.
Key areas of responsibility:
Partnership delivery and relationship managementServe as day-to-day point of contact for selected carbon vendors, ensuring timely delivery against contracts, surfacing risks, and building collaborative partnershipsContract performance tracking and monitor risks within the carbon portfolioMaintain up-to-date dashboards and documentation of contract status, volumes, timelines, and delivery milestones. Ensure visibility of any delays or quality issuesVendor reporting and assuranceTrack vendor submissions (e.g., MRV, project updates, certificates). Coordinate with technical advisors or assurance providers as neededInternal coordination and updatesCollaborate with finance, reporting, transformation, and strategy teams to align on delivery status, budget implications, and data inputsKnowledge managementHelp systematize vendor due diligence, onboarding, and lifecycle management processes. Build scalable templates, logs, and engagement modelsSupport strategic reviewsContribute to quarterly and annual reviews of the portfolio-feeding into strategic decisions, internal briefings, and external positioning
You''re good atProgram delivery and follow-through - You don''t just kick off work-you finish it. You''re structured, reliable, and anticipate what''s nextRelationship management - You''re skilled at managing expectations, building rapport, and maintaining trust-even when things shift or stallOperational coordination - You create structure in complexity, and help others stay on track through good documentation and proactive updatesComfort with ambiguity - You''re energized by fast-evolving topics, and know how to move forward even without a playbookProblem-solving and communication - You surface risks early, and communicate clearly across internal and external stakeholdersWhat You''ll Bring5+ years of experience in sustainability delivery, program management, climate partnerships, or related fieldsExperience working in or with the voluntary carbon market, carbon credit procurement, or removals deliveryStrong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partnersExperience managing risk, including identifying exposure across project types and geographies, and implementing strategies to mitigate reputational, delivery, and quality risksFamiliarity with project delivery tracking, documentation management, and issue resolution in a cross-functional environmentBachelor''s degree required; Master''s degree or equivalent in climate, sustainability, environmental policy, or business preferredWho You''ll Work WithYou will report to Bruce Kennedy, Senior Manager, Carbon Portfolio, and collaborate closely with Lucy Heslop, Carbon Portfolio Manager. You''ll engage with internal stakeholders across finance, reporting, transformation, and communications-and manage day-to-day coordination with a selection of external carbon vendors and partners.Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
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