Carbon Direct

Vice President of Digital Transformation

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Environmental Services, Consulting, Climate Change & SustainabilityIndustries

Vice President of Digital Transformation

Employment Type: [Not Specified] Location Type: [Not Specified] Salary: [Not Specified]


Join us on the journey to get to net zero

At Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action.

Our Mission

Enable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science. We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals. We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform.

Global citizens with global impact

Whether a scientist, developer, or carbon markets expert, we are united by our mission to take climate action now. We are experts in our fields and we act with confidence. Located across 4 countries and 10+ states in the U.S., we offer both remote-friendly work options and dynamic, in-person experiences with offices located in Seattle, WA and Oakland, CA.

Diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives

We recognize that teams with diverse backgrounds and different experiences are powerful. Bringing together a variety of perspectives only enhances how we can effectively address the climate crisis. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone is celebrated and anyone can succeed.


Position Overview

As the Vice President of Digital Transformation, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing Carbon Direct’s mission. You’ll oversee the development and scaling of science-first, data-driven advisory services via integration of technology, drive innovation in advisory offerings, and lead business development of digitized advisory services to grow our client portfolio. This is a high-impact executive position suited for an individual with deep experience in management consulting, sustainability, and technology adoption.

You’ll bring both strategic vision and operational expertise to help shape and expand Carbon Direct’s advisory capabilities in alignment with our science-based, data-driven ethos.


Responsibilities

Advisory Digital Innovation

  • Design scalable, tech-enabled advisory solutions that leverage data and AI and that build off of and enhance Carbon Direct’s existing services and brand.
  • Manage the development of high-quality datasets that underpin the quality and integrity of tech-enabled advisory solutions.
  • Lead and initiate cross-functional collaborations with our science, data enablement, product, and engineering teams to ensure offerings are analytically rigorous and actionable.
  • Build repeatable frameworks and methodologies that underpin advisory services.
  • Coordinate with a range of technical contributors, strategists, and client managers to drive impact and assure client satisfaction.

Strategic Leadership

  • Collaborate with senior leaders to inform the strategic direction for the company including growth plans, resource allocation, and team structure.
  • Serve as a public-facing thought leader and internal champion of the use of digital tools for decarbonization.
  • Translate emerging sustainability trends and policies into actionable service and sales strategies.

Client and Business Development

  • Cultivate and expand senior-level relationships with corporate and institutional clients for new digital advisory services.
  • Lead go-to-market strategy and revenue generation for digitized advisory services.
  • Identify, pursue, and win high-impact engagements across industries.
  • Manage and mentor team members to drive business development and capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in strategy, consulting, and/or advisory roles, with years in senior leadership (Director/Partner level).
  • Proven experience applying data, AI/ML, and digital platforms to solve client challenges.
  • Track record of building and commercializing consulting or digital advisory practices.
  • Deep domain expertise in sustainability and climate strategy; carbon management expertise strongly preferred.
  • Advanced degree required.

Skills & Attributes

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Skills

Management Consulting
Sustainability
Technology Adoption
Data-Driven Advisory
Business Development
Leadership
Strategic Planning

Carbon Direct

Provides carbon reduction and removal expertise

About Carbon Direct

Carbon Direct focuses on helping businesses, governments, and private entities reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the environment. They provide scientific and technical expertise on various carbon technologies, such as sustainable aviation fuel, reforestation, and direct air capture. Their team of over 30 scientists offers tailored advice based on rigorous research to meet the specific needs of each client. Carbon Direct's business model includes end-to-end carbon management services, assisting clients in procuring lower carbon products and ensuring their projects have a real climate impact. They conduct thorough due diligence to validate project viability and safety. Targeting Fortune 500 companies and other committed entities, Carbon Direct aims to help reduce and remove over 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, generating revenue by charging for their specialized services.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EnergyIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision
20 days of paid time off and 11 company-wide holidays
16 weeks of paid parental and family leave
Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup

Risks

Emerging carbon management startups could dilute Carbon Direct's market share.
Volatility in carbon credit prices poses financial risks to Carbon Direct's projects.
Regulatory changes may require rapid adaptation and increased compliance investment.

Differentiation

Carbon Direct offers end-to-end carbon management services with scientific expertise.
The company provides tailored advice on sustainable aviation fuel and direct air capture.
Carbon Direct conducts thorough due diligence to ensure project viability and safety.

Upsides

Growing interest in carbon credit markets boosts demand for Carbon Direct's services.
Increased investment in sustainable aviation fuel aligns with Carbon Direct's expertise.
Recognition on LinkedIn's Top Startups List enhances brand presence and talent attraction.

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