Senior Manager - Climate Change & Sustainability Services (CCaSS) - KSA at EY

, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Climate Change, Sustainability, ESG, Project Management, Team Leadership, Business Development, Analytical Skills, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, GHG Accounting, Environmental Impact Assessment, Mentoring, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Senior Manager – Climate Change & Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (with GCC coverage) Salary: Competitive The Opportunity Join EY’s market-leading CCaSS team, where you’ll drive transformative change for clients across government and infrastructure sectors. As a Senior Manager, you will be at the forefront of climate action, sustainability strategy and execution, and ESG governance—delivering high-impact solutions and shaping the future of sustainable business in the region. Key Attributes Go-Getter Mindset: You are proactive, results-driven, and thrive in dynamic environments. You take ownership of complex challenges, inspire teams, and consistently deliver beyond expectations. Technical Excellence: You possess deep expertise in climate change, sustainability, and ESG frameworks. Your analytical skills enable you to design robust solutions, interpret regulatory trends, and translate technical insights into actionable strategies. Strategic Leadership: You lead multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. You are adept at navigating ambiguity, influencing decision-makers, and driving long-term transformation. Business Development: You actively pursue new opportunities, cultivate client portfolios, and contribute to the growth of EY’s sustainability practice. Your Key Responsibilities Lead and manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and engagement economics. Develop and implement sustainability strategies, focusing on long-term transformation and measurable performance improvement. Analyze regulatory changes, market trends, and organizational strengths/weaknesses to create innovative solutions for complex business challenges. Serve as a champion for CCaSS initiatives, driving thought leadership and best practices across the team. Mentor and upskill team members, fostering a culture of excellence, agility, and continuous learning. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on climate change, decarbonization, ESG reporting, and sustainability strategy. Support business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and networking within the sustainability ecosystem. Skills and Attributes for Success Demonstrated experience in climate change, sustainability, and ESG—especially within capital projects, transport, real estate, urban development, hospitality, and construction. Strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills; ability to synthesize data and communicate complex ideas clearly. Proven track record in consulting, project management, and team leadership within a Big-4 or leading advisory firm. Expertise in sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CSRD, ISSB), circular economy, HSE management systems, and green building standards. Experience in GHG accounting, verification, and environmental/social impact assessment. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English and Arabic; flexible to frequent business travel. Qualifications Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, energy, finance, economics, or related sciences. MBA is a plus. At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong consulting background. Certifications in climate change, sustainability, or ESG are highly desirable. What We Offer Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards. Long-term career growth in a global, multidisciplinary team. Continuous learning, coaching, and leadership development. Diverse and inclusive culture, empowering you to make a meaningful impact. If you are a self-motivated, technically strong professional ready to shape the future of sustainability, apply now and build your exceptional EY journey.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality delivery. Develop and implement sustainability strategies that focus on long-term transformation and measurable performance improvement.