New York City Hybrid Full-time USD 220,500 – 245,000 / year

Watershed is hiring a Global head of sustainability advisory

Responsibilities

  • Lead an advisory team that supports customers after emissions measurement with strategic guidance on reporting, targets, and decarbonization planning.
  • Provide expert counsel to sustainability executives at leading global organizations to strengthen their programs and align with business outcomes.
  • Create new advisory frameworks and internal tools by interpreting emerging sustainability regulations and market trends.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to integrate sustainability insights into innovative software solutions.
  • Manage and grow a team of experienced sustainability advisors at mid and senior levels.
  • Co-develop the organization’s decarbonization strategy in coordination with cross-functional leaders.
  • Ensure all customer engagements meet high standards of technical rigor and deliver tangible business value.
  • Refine team workflows to enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and capacity for scaling.
  • Inform long-term organizational design by evaluating optimal team structure, roles, and geographic footprint.
  • Collaborate with the Manager of Sustainability Advisory to define the team’s strategic direction.
  • Work with senior leadership to shape the broader services strategy across the company.
  • Coordinate with Customer Success, Support, Product, and Methodology leads to align goals and execution.
  • Model a culture of excellence, customer focus, and mission alignment for the team.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — available in New York, San Francisco, Denver, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Mexico City, and remote across the US and Europe

Team

Team of 12 including 11 advisors and 1 manager

What’s the interview process like?

  • Every candidate begins with 1 to 2 introductory conversations to learn about the company and discuss professional background and interests.
  • Subsequent stages typically include a role-specific assessment—such as a technical, portfolio, or experience-based review—followed by a panel interview.
  • Transparency and predictability are prioritized throughout the hiring journey.

What if I need accommodations for my interview?

  • The company is committed to an inclusive hiring experience.
  • Reasonable accommodations are offered for candidates with disabilities, chronic health conditions, mental health needs, religious practices, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related requirements.
  • Candidates needing support should reach out to their recruiter directly.

Other

  • This position is headquartered in New York City with up to 15% international travel to global offices.
  • Employees are expected to work on-site four days per week in locations where offices are present.
  • Some roles may be fully remote and will be explicitly marked as such.
  • The interview process begins with 1 to 2 discussions about the company, your background, and interests.
  • Next stages may involve skill assessments, technical interviews, portfolio evaluations, or in-depth experience reviews.
  • The final round consists of a virtual or in-person panel interview.
  • Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions, mental health needs, religious observances, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related needs.
About company
Watershed
Watershed is the enterprise sustainability platform. Companies like Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens use Watershed to manage climate and ESG data, produce audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive real decarbonization.
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Job Details
Department Sustainability Advisory
Category other
Posted 4 months ago