Senior Consultant — Packaging & Product Sustainability

ERM; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM, a leading global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Managing Consultant, Packaging and Product Sustainability in the United States. You will lead multidisciplinary client engagements and translate sustainability goals and regulatory requirements into practical packaging and product strategies.

In this role, you will manage budgets, guide senior stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and help grow ERM’s Packaging and Product Sustainability services while delivering high‑quality client outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in sustainable packaging or product sustainability.
• Experience in consulting is required; senior candidates considered.
• Ability to lead complex projects with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Strong ability to interpret technical/regulatory information into business recommendations.
• Excellent client-facing, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large, multidisciplinary projects across packaging and product sustainability.
• Translate commitments and regulatory requirements into actionable strategies.
• Advise on packaging optimization, recyclability, and lifecycle assessment approaches.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, teams, and quality with client relationships.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to ERM methodologies and offerings.

Skills

Client-facing

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Report-writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in packaging science, environmental science, sustainability, engineering, chemistry, materials science, biology, business, supply chain

Advanced degree or professional certification in packaging, sustainability, or related field

Job description

ERM, a leading global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Managing Consultant, Packaging and Product Sustainability in the United States. You will lead multidisciplinary client engagements and translate sustainability goals and regulatory requirements into practical packaging and product strategies.

In this role, you will manage budgets, guide senior stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and help grow ERM’s Packaging and Product Sustainability services while delivering high‑quality client outcomes