Sustainable Operations Managing or Principal Consultant

Why This Role Matter:

Lead the Future of Sustainable Operations in Asia Pacific
Be part of a movement that transforms industries and communities. As part of our Sustainable Operations team, you will partner with global leaders in diverse sectors to drive transformative solutions in compliance, decarbonization, energy efficiency, and regulatory strategy. You’ll shape projects that define for the region’s fastest-growing industries. If you’re passionate about innovation, resilience, and creating measurable change, this is your opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives and accelerate Southeast Asia’s journey toward a low-carbon, sustainable future.

ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant / Principal Consultant to lead and grow our & Advisory team in Vietnam.

This leadership role combines project delivery excellence, team management, commercial development, and strategic client engagement across Sustainable Operations (SO), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Corporate & Climate Change (CSCC) service areas.

The successful candidate will serve as one of the team leaders, overseeing project execution, resource planning, people development, and business growth. Working closely with ERM Partners and regional technical leaders, you will support the development and delivery of ERM's advisory offerings, build trusted client relationships, and deliver high-impact projects that help organizations manage risks, create value, and achieve long-term resilience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & People Management

• Serve as one of the Vietnam & Advisory team leaders across SO, M&A, and CSCC service areas.
• Manage team utilization, staffing, workload allocation, and resource planning to ensure efficient project delivery and employee development.
• Mentor, coach, and develop consultants and senior consultants, supporting career growth and technical capability building.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and inclusive team culture aligned with ERM's values.
• Collaborate with regional technical leaders to strengthen local capabilities and knowledge sharing.
• For Principal Consultant: Lead a larger multidisciplinary team and contribute to regional organizational development initiatives.

2. Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and oversee the delivery of complex consulting projects across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, quality , and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership on projects including:
  • and due diligence for transactions and project finance
  • and responsible sourcing
  • Sustainable operations and operational performance improvement
  • and strategy development
  • Climate risk assessment and decarbonization planning
  • reporting and disclosure (primarily S1/S2, )
  • Double Materiality Assessments
  • performance improvement programs
  • value creation and portfolio programs
• Review and provide technical oversight of project deliverables to ensure compliance with ERM quality standards.
• For Principal Consultant: Lead large-scale, cross-border projects and act as quality reviewer for complex engagements.

3. Business Development & Commercial Leadership

• Support growth of ERM's & Advisory business in Vietnam through proactive business development activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across priority sectors and accounts.
• Lead or support proposal development, scope definition, pricing, resource planning, and contract negotiations.
• Develop account growth strategies and cross-sell ERM's broader and environmental services.
• Contribute to annual sales targets and strategic growth initiatives.
• For Principal Consultant: Lead major pursuits, strategic account development, and key client relationships.

4. Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
• Build long-term partnerships through high-quality project delivery and strategic advisory support.
• Understand client business objectives and identify opportunities to provide integrated solutions.
• Present project findings and recommendations to senior executives, investors, and board-level stakeholders.
• Support client satisfaction initiatives and continuously improve service delivery.

5. Technical Leadership & Thought Leadership

• Maintain strong expertise across , , climate change, sustainable operations, and transaction advisory topics.
• Stay current with emerging regulations, reporting frameworks, and market trends.
• Share knowledge and best practices across ERM's regional and global networks.
• Contribute to thought leadership publications, webinars, conference presentations, and market-facing initiatives.
• Collaborate with global practitioners to develop innovative solutions and service offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, , Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Typically 8-12+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience. Candidates with more experience will be considered for the Principal Consultant Role.

• Proven track record leading large, complex, and multidisciplinary projects.

• Demonstrated success in business development, key account management, and revenue generation.

• Significant experience leading teams and developing consulting talent.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and capabilities in English and Vietnamese.

• Strong commercial awareness and business development mindset.

• Established network within corporate, investor, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, industrial, or financial sectors is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• / due diligence and transaction advisory
• IFC Performance Standards, ADB Safeguards
• and strategy
• Climate change and decarbonization
• Sustainable finance and responsible investment
• Operational and management systems
• reporting and disclosure frameworks
• Private equity and portfolio company programs
• Double Materiality Assessments
• Manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, energy, real estate, or industrial sectors

What You Impact

At this level, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects that help clients achieve sustainable outcomes. You will guide and develop teams, foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, and apply deep technical expertise to strengthen our consulting capability. By building trusted client partnerships and driving innovation, you will shape solutions that exceed expectations, create growth opportunities, and advance our Purpose.

Ready to Lead the Future?

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping organizations tackle their most pressing challenges while shaping a more resilient future. As the leader of our Vietnam Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to grow a high-performing practice, work alongside regional and global experts, and support some of the most influential organizations across Asia Pacific.

If you are passionate about , leadership, business growth, and developing exceptional teams, we invite you to join us in creating a more sustainable future.

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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