Managing Consultant, Product Sustainability

ERM

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,700 - $129,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sustainability consulting, project management, and client relationship building, with a focus on translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategies. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality outcomes in product sustainability and compliance.

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Sustainability ConsultingProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSustainable Product Design

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Hard Skills

Product SustainabilityCircular EconomySustainable PackagingLife-Cycle AssessmentEnvironmental ManagementProduct StewardshipMaterials SustainabilityEPR RegulationsEnvironmental CertificationsSustainability Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Client-Facing SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingFacilitation SkillsReport WritingPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Environmental ScienceProfessional Certification in Sustainability

Industry Keywords

Environmental ComplianceProduct DevelopmentSupply Chain SustainabilityMultidisciplinary Project TeamsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver trusted, decision-useful advice connecting product sustainability with compliance, innovation, operations, brand, and business strategy
Own client outcomes and the quality and commercial performance of assigned projects
Grow durable client relationships and convert emerging needs into consulting opportunities
Lead medium to large, complex, multidisciplinary projects across product sustainability, circular economy, sustainable packaging, and product stewardship
Translate sustainability commitments and regulatory requirements into actionable product, packaging, materials, compliance, and implementation strategies
Advise on sustainable product design, materials selection, life-cycle thinking, circularity, packaging optimization, extended producer responsibility, environmental certifications, and emerging product sustainability regulations
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, teams, deliverables, and quality while maintaining client relationships and commercial performance
Translate complex technical, regulatory, and operational information into recommendations, executive-ready reports, presentations, and workshops
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders across sustainability, product development, engineering, supply chain, procurement, operations, regulatory, and legal functions
Identify opportunities, develop proposals, support client presentations, expand existing accounts, and help grow ERM’s Product Sustainability services
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across ERM’s technical communities, industry sectors, and regions
Mentor junior and mid-level consultants and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, high-performing team
Advance ERM methodologies, intellectual capital, and market offerings related to product sustainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, chemistry, materials science, biology, business, supply chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience in consulting is required
4–6 years of relevant experience in sustainability consulting, product sustainability, product stewardship, product environmental compliance, sustainable packaging, circular economy, environmental management, product development, supply chain, or a related field
Demonstrated success leading complex projects or significant workstreams, including scope, schedule, budget, team coordination, quality, and client deliverables
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
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred
Experience leading external consulting engagements and multidisciplinary project teams preferred
Experience in sustainable product or packaging strategy, circular design, EPR and packaging regulations, materials sustainability, life-cycle assessment or life-cycle thinking, product environmental standards/certifications/ecolabels, environmental management systems, product stewardship, sustainability data and claims, or supply-chain sustainability preferred
Experience integrating environmental or sustainability requirements into product-development processes, management systems, or operating models 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