Job description

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

We are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of climate-related market and technology disruptions, policy changes, and consumer trends that drive decarbonization. Our goal is to support companies in creating long-term value through sustainable business models, innovative technologies, and effective carbon strategies.

Location: Berlin

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

About the role:

Drive the continuous improvement of our services and processes.
Take a leadership role in building and maintaining a project pipeline, and actively participate in business development initiatives, meetings, pitches, and negotiations.
Oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with objectives, budgets, and timelines.
Provide technical guidance to delivery teams and serve as a trusted subject matter expert for our clients, including acting as a sparring partner to (senior) decision-makers within client organizations.
Promote knowledge sharing across project teams and ERM's network of consultants working on similar topics.
Lead and mentor a team of junior consultants.
Demonstrate a strong commercial mindset.

About you:

University degree in a relevant subject area (e.g., business administration, economics, finance, law, politics, public policy, sustainability).
Approximately 4–8 years of work experience in total.
Proven ability to manage projects, ensuring desired outcomes, adherence to timelines, and budget compliance.
Experience managing teams in a project environment (required) and line management experience (desired).
Exceptional analytical and writing skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into actionable business insights.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to convey content visually, including guiding others to achieve this effectively.
Meticulous attention to detail, with the capability to provide technical guidance and conduct quality assurance/control.
Strong communication skills, attuned to client and team expectations—both written and spoken—delivering clear and succinct messages supported by robust analysis and data.
Fluency in English (required); fluency in German (preferred).

Benefits:

Work at one of Germany's top employers: Checkout Kununu.
Attractive salary + profit sharing: We value your performance.
Flexible working hours: Customize your workday.
30 days of vacation: Generous relaxation time for your work-life balance.
Company pension plan: For a secure future.
Deutschland-Ticket and Bahncard 50: Sustainable travel within the country.
Home office equipment: Efficient work from home.
Workcation and sabbatical models: Time off for personal development.
Job bike program: Sustainable mobility option.
Diverse work models: Onsite, hybrid, or remote as agreed.
EGYM Wellpass: Access to more than 8,000 sports studios.
Additional benefits: EAP, workplace glasses, corporate benefits, and more.

To Apply:

If you share our values, want to contribute to a better tomorrow and are interested in this role, please send us your CV, in German or English, by submitting your application via our careers page.

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