DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.
Position Summary: The Senior Sustainability Manager (SSM) is a pivotal role within DT Global, combining operational leadership, client engagement, and technical excellence to support the growth of the Commercial Advisory Practice. The SSM will lead the implementation of projects focused on sustainability, particularly in areas like the global food transition, circular economy, and nature-based solutions. This role demands exceptional strategic guidance to support clients in achieving science-driven sustainability goals and delivering economic value through regenerative approaches. The SSM will contribute to DT Global's thought leadership, business development, and project delivery by implementing innovative and practical advisory solutions. The SSM will serve as a mid-level manager and reports to the Practice Area Lead.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:Project Delivery and Technical Excellence
- Responsible for servicing project work through specialized skills in Nature based Solutions, circular economy, food systems and sustainability.
- Act as the primary problem solver for project challenges, escalating issues as necessary and ensuring alignment with the Practice Area Lead (PAL).
- Oversee project startups and closeouts, supporting initiatives and backfilling leadership when needed, including travel to field locations.
- Monitor and evaluate consultant and subcontractor performance, ensuring contractual deliverables and timelines are met.
- Represent DT Global in client interactions, problem-solving discussions, and delivering impactful presentations.
- Develop and oversee the execution of technical work plans to meet project goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Support the development and submission of all project deliverables in compliance with client
- Stays up to date on program implementation and serves as a resource for other home office colleagues regarding projects within their portfolio.
- Regularly discussing program performance and professional successes and challenges and conducting annual performance evaluations with the PAL.
- Takes accountability for project processes including contractual quality assurance and compliance; interfaces with finance and contracts to ensure financial management and contract compliance.
- Manage team dynamics and workload; communicate with senior management regarding resource needs.
- Contributes to the development of project work plans and helps to ensure that technical work plans are executed. Encouraged to use knowledge of development issues and culture to adapt work plans to changing circumstances and seeks alternative ways of achieving project implementation goals.
- Oversee formatting and submission of all project deliverables to clients.
Business Development
- Drive business development efforts by identifying opportunities that align with DT Global's priorities in corporate sustainability.
- Build connections and proactively pitch DT Global's offerings to potential clients, focusing on circular and systems thinking.
- Lead proposal development, including crafting technical approaches, partnering strategies, staffing plans, and cost models.
- Conduct information-gathering and scoping trips to support anticipated and live proposals, providing strategic insights to strengthen submissions.
- Contribute to pipeline discussions, ensuring alignment with market demands and company objectives.
- Support PAL and other advisers in contributing towards the Commercial Advisory business 1) growing market share and 2) building marketing and business development engines.
- Harness the SSMs entrepreneurial strengths towards supporting DT Global growth priorities and active pursuits.
- As necessary, draft proposals and sections.
Overarching Responsibilities:Leadership
- Provides appropriate team direction to ensure project quality standards are met.
- Create a collaborative environment that empowers staff to demonstrate the values of DT Global each day.
- Set an example as a leader by holding yourself and staff accountable, communicating professionally, being a team player, and supporting the development of staff.
- Represent DT Global at professional events/conferences.
Learning and Innovation
- Proactively engage in self-driven professional development and growth activities.
- Contribute to DT Global's learning agenda.
- Proactively incorporate learning best practices into all aspects of work.
Education, Experience, and Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in international development, international relations, political science, government, economics, business, natural resource management or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
- Minimum 7-10years of direct experience in the global food transition and/or corporate sustainability.
- Experience in overseeing project implementation and business development initiatives.
- Experience in consulting and advisory services in corporate sustainability related field.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work independently and effectively lead multiple teams.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Proven experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of business models with circular and systems thinking, driving change through collaboration.
- Field experience working outside the US, particularly in developing countries, required.
- Ability to travel and work overseas on short term technical assignments up to 20%, at times with very short notice.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in international development, international relations, political science, government, business, economics, management or a related field.
- Experience working with multiple donors and stakeholders in sustainability initiatives.
- Confidence and expertise in public speaking, with a proven ability to articulate complex sustainability topics.
DT Global US Cultural Commitments: Learn: We are humble and always learning. We give and receive feedback to grow ourselves and our team, both personally and professionally.
Adapt and Create: We adapt to change and seek creative solutions to the challenges we face. We apply what we learn to improve ourselves and the business.
One Team: We are inclusive, collaborative, and open-minded. We solicit diverse contributions and perspectives, communicate clearly and directly, and place our team's objectives over our own.
Caring: As a people first organization, we support our staff and assume positive intent in others as we interact. We actively listen, empathize, and treat each other with kindness and compassion.
Own It: We accept responsibility for our words, commitments, actions, work, and results.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.DT Global provides competitive, market-based salaries along with a collection of comprehensive employee benefits and experiences to create an attractive total rewards package. The salary range for this position is expected to be $120,000 - $130,000. Salary offers are made based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, relevant education, certifications, skills, internal equity, market analysis, and business or organizational needs.
Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401K retirement plan with an employer contribution. Additionally, employees will receive company holidays, PTO, paid personal leave days, disability coverage, parental leave, and education reimbursement. Plus, DT Global offers a hybrid work schedule, commuter benefits, flexible work arrangements, weekly in-office meals, Focus Fridays, and the opportunity to participate in our international talent exchange program.
DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.
