VP of Digital Transformation

Summary

Join Carbon Direct, a purpose-driven carbon management firm, as the Vice President of Digital Transformation. You will play a critical leadership role in advancing the company's mission by overseeing the development and scaling of science-first, data-driven advisory services through technology integration. This high-impact executive position requires deep experience in management consulting, sustainability, and technology adoption. You will bring strategic vision and operational expertise to shape and expand Carbon Direct's advisory capabilities. The role involves designing scalable, tech-enabled advisory solutions, managing the development of high-quality datasets, leading cross-functional collaborations, and building repeatable frameworks. You will also cultivate senior-level client relationships, lead go-to-market strategies, and mentor team members. This position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep domain expertise in sustainability and climate strategy; carbon management expertise strongly preferred
• Advanced degree required; PhD in a technical or scientific field preferred
• Exceptional communicator and collaborator, with the ability to drive alignment across technical and commercial teams
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory and legal considerations relevant to digital platforms and data use
• Thoughtful and pragmatic leader who thrives in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
• Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
• Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend