Managing Consultant, Packaging and Product Sustainability

ERM

. Deliver decision-useful advice connecting packaging and product sustainability with compliance, innovation, operations, brand, supply chain, and business strategy .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,700 - $129,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sustainable packaging and product sustainability, with a strong focus on project management, client relationship building, and regulatory compliance. Capable of translating complex sustainability commitments into actionable strategies while leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality outcomes.

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Sustainable Packaging ExpertiseProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementLife-Cycle AssessmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Sustainable Product DesignPackaging OptimizationRecyclability AssessmentEnvironmental CertificationsCircular Economy StrategiesEPR RegulationsMaterials SelectionTechnical Report WritingBudget ManagementScope Management

Soft Skills

Client-Facing SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingFacilitation SkillsMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in SustainabilityProject Management CertificationEnvironmental Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Packaging ScienceEnvironmental ManagementSustainability ConsultingProduct StewardshipSupply Chain SustainabilityRecycling SystemsPackaging RegulationsLife-Cycle AssessmentMultidisciplinary Project TeamsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver decision-useful advice connecting packaging and product sustainability with compliance, innovation, operations, brand, supply chain, and business strategy
Own client outcomes and the quality and commercial performance of assigned projects
Develop trusted client relationships and convert emerging needs into consulting opportunities
Balance hands-on technical contribution with delegation, team leadership, project management, and client management
Develop strategies, assessments, roadmaps, management systems, and implementation tools
Facilitate discussions with technical specialists, operational teams, business leaders, and executives
Produce concise deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences
Lead medium to large, complex, multidisciplinary projects across sustainable packaging, product sustainability, circular economy, and product stewardship
Translate sustainability commitments and regulatory requirements into actionable packaging, product, materials, compliance, and implementation strategies
Advise on packaging optimization, reusable packaging systems, sustainable product design, materials selection, recyclability, recycling systems, life-cycle assessment, carbon footprints, circularity, EPR, environmental certifications, and emerging regulations
Evaluate technical, environmental, operational, and regulatory tradeoffs and provide business-focused recommendations
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, teams, deliverables, quality, client relationships, and commercial performance
Build relationships with senior stakeholders across sustainability, packaging, product development, engineering, supply chain, procurement, operations, regulatory, legal, and corporate affairs
Identify opportunities, develop proposals, support client presentations, expand accounts, and grow ERM’s Packaging and Product Sustainability services
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across ERM’s technical communities, industry sectors, and regions
Mentor junior and mid-level consultants
Advance ERM methodologies, intellectual capital, and market offerings related to packaging and product sustainability
Collaborate across locations and time zones, with occasional domestic and international travel based on client and project needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in packaging science, environmental science, sustainability, engineering, chemistry, materials science, biology, business, supply chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Consulting experience is required
4–6 years of relevant experience in sustainable packaging, product sustainability, product stewardship, circular economy, life-cycle assessment, recycling, environmental management, product or packaging development, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability consulting, or a related field
Demonstrated success leading complex projects or significant workstreams, including scope, schedule, budget, team coordination, quality, and client deliverables
Working knowledge of packaging materials, systems, value chains, and relevant sustainability or regulatory considerations
Ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory information and convert it into practical, business-focused recommendations
Strong client-facing, relationship-building, problem-solving, facilitation, report-writing, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
Commitment to high-quality delivery and experience coaching or mentoring colleagues
Must not require immigration sponsorship; position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Advanced degree or relevant professional certification in packaging, sustainability, environmental management, engineering, science, business, life-cycle assessment, or project management preferred
Experience leading external consulting engagements and multidisciplinary project teams preferred
Experience in packaging strategy and optimization; reusable packaging and reuse systems; packaging design, testing, or qualification; EPR and packaging regulations; PPWR; materials sustainability; recyclability and recycling systems; life-cycle assessment or product carbon footprints; product environmental standards, certifications, or ecolabels; product stewardship; sustainability data and claims; or supply-chain sustainability preferred
Experience integrating environmental and regulatory requirements into packaging or product-development processes, management systems, or operating models preferred
Experience working with packaging manufacturers, suppliers, recyclers, consumer brands, retailers, technology companies, or other product and packaging value-chain participants preferred
Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, client presentations, account growth, or new service development preferred
Experience working with multinational organizations and senior cross-functional stakeholders preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k)
Bonus pay may be available at ERM’s discretion for eligible employees
Inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment