Team: EHS & ESG Advisory (Sustainable Operations, Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change)
Career Level: Managing Consultant / Principal Consultant
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Job Summary
ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant / Principal Consultant to lead and grow our EHS & ESG Advisory team in Vietnam. This leadership role combines project delivery excellence, team management, commercial development, and strategic client engagement across Safe & Sustainable Operations (SSO) and Corporate Sustainability & 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 sustainability risks, create value, and achieve long-term resilience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & People Management
Serve as one of the Vietnam EHS & ESG Advisory team leaders across SSO 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 sustainability consulting projects across Vietnam.
Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
Provide technical and strategic leadership on projects including: EHS compliance auditing
Supply chain sustainability and responsible sourcing
Safe & Sustainable operations and operational (energy, water, waste) performance improvement
ESG and sustainability strategy development
Climate risk assessment and decarbonization planning
ESG reporting and disclosure (primarily IFRS S1/S2)
Double Materiality Assessments
ESG performance improvement programs
ESG value creation and portfolio sustainability 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 EHS & ESG 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 sustainability 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 sustainability solutions.
Present project findings and recommendations to senior executives, investors, and board-level stakeholders.
Support client satisfaction initiatives and continuously improve service delivery.
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