Sustainability Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains

ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm in Cologne is seeking a Project Manager for Agricultural Supply Chains to lead greenhouse gas assessments and sustainability reporting. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in project management and GHG calculations. This role offers a dynamic work environment and excellent benefits, including hybrid work options and a generous vacation policy.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 vacation days

Annual bonus scheme

Wellness programs

Qualifikationen

• At least 2-3 years professional experience in relevant field.
• Good knowledge in GHG emissions accounting and standards.
• Excellent English and Spanish (at least C1).

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee GHG calculations and sustainability projects.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Implement concepts together with customers.

Kenntnisse

Project management

GHG emissions accounting

Excellent communication

Data analysis

Ausbildung

University degree in relevant fields

Tools

GHG Protocol

ISO standards

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company focusing on sustainability advancement. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 2 years. This is why the Carbon Footprint Improvement team are looking forward to welcome you as Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains at Meo headquarters in Cologne.

The Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains has the objective to lead and oversee projects focused on greenhouse gas (GHG) calculations and sustainability reporting. This includes managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant GHG assessments aligned with regulatory and organizational sustainability targets.

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

• You are responsible for consulting projects with a focus on agricultural supply chains, circular economy, bioeconomy, biobased products
• You will develop customized greenhouse gas calculations for entire supply chains applying different tools and standards
• You will calculate GHG impacts on farm level from carbon sequestration activities
• You will perform data research, analysis and evaluations for specific customer requests and the preparation of reports and market studies
• You will perform in-depth analyses and benchmarks of different (governmental) regulations on GHG accounting for the aforementioned markets and support transmission into certification systems
• You will implement the concepts and processes together with our customers
• You will support the further development of our service portfolio and manage proposals and tenders
• You are responsible for the whole project lifecycle including scheduling, stakeholder management, documentation, controlling, preparation and participation in client meetings and project workshops (in-person and virtual)
• Perform company presentations at public national and international events

Your profile

• University degree in agricultural science, natural science, life science, organic agriculture, natural resource management, sustainable management, economics or other related fields
• At least 2 - 3 years professional experience
• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in greenhouse gas calculations for international supply chains
• Good knowledge in GHG emissions accounting, ISO 14064/14067/14044, GHG Protocol, IPCC or similar GHG standards and Lifecycle Assessments for different products
• Good professional experience in project management
• Additional experience in following areas of advantage: sustainability certification, policy consulting, stakeholder management
• Excellent communication skills in an international environment with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent English and Spanish (at least C1), Basic Portuguese, any additional language skills will be of advantage

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Great Team Environment

• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
• Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities

Individual learning and development plan

• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
• Many free language classes
• Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
• We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid set-up
• 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
• Flexible working hours and trust based working time
• 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
• Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

• A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
• Annual bonus scheme based on performance

Wellness Programs

• Subsidized Urban Sports Club
• Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
• Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company focusing on sustainability advancement. We support public and private sector clients worldwide in the strategic orientation and implementation of goal-oriented measures towards more sustainable production pathways and ecologically and socially responsible business activities. Our aim is to help clients achieve carbon-neutrality and net-zero by developing corporate sustainability strategies, calculating product and company carbon footprints as well as implementing sustainability measures, emission compensation and carbon trading. We are also involved in the development and implementation of sustainability standards to ensure sustainable value chains and social compliance.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at MEO come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.