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Sustainable Aviation Manager

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ICF

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Sustainability
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You need sustainability expertise, 5+ years in aviation decarbonization, teamwork skills, strong communication, and project leadership experience. A relevant degree is required.
  • You will lead aviation sustainability projects, develop client solutions, manage long-term support, foster business growth, and mentor junior consultants while staying updated on industry trends.

Requirements

  • Expertise and interest in sustainability
  • Enthusiasm to drive aviation industry decarbonization
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Sound business ethics, including the protection of confidential information
  • An approach to better delivery through teamwork and cross-team collaboration
  • At least 5 years’ direct experience in one or more of the following:
  • Aviation decarbonization strategy development and implementation.
  • Carbon accounting
  • System decarbonization in fuels, energy or transportation.
  • Life Cycle Assessment methodologies
  • Sustainability policy development, evaluation and/or implementation.
  • At least 6 months experience in leading small project teams to deliver solutions with responsibilities including subject matter expertise, delegation and oversight of junior members of the team, liaising directly with key stakeholders, and effective prioritisation given project budget and time constraints.
  • Excellent communication skills including formal report writing, team coordination, presentation and client management, primarily in English.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Experience in line management is not required but may be relevant given the level of experience of the candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of small to mid-size aviation sustainability projects.
  • Provide ICF’s clients with cutting-edge solutions to never-before-seen challenges. To do this, you will be constantly learning, keeping up to date with new market developments, policies, methodologies and practices and developing new ways of working.
  • Own and develop a stream of the support we provide to key clients, understanding their challenges, managing solutions long-term, and maintaining regular communication.
  • Support business growth including activities such as building industry relationships, writing proposals, contributing to insightful articles, and presenting at conferences.
  • Mentor junior consultants in projects and act as a guide for their early career growth.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, the role can be based in either Spain or the UK, offering flexibility in location.

What is the primary focus of the Sustainable Aviation Manager role?

The primary focus is the day-to-day management of small to mid-size projects and workstreams in aviation sustainability.

What kind of clients will I be working with in this role?

You will work with global governments, agencies, NGOs, and companies leading the transition towards more sustainable operations in aviation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field is required, along with at least 5 years of direct experience in areas related to aviation decarbonization and sustainability.

Is line management experience required for this role?

Line management experience is not required but may be relevant, depending on the candidate's level of experience.

What are some key responsibilities of the Sustainable Aviation Manager?

Key responsibilities include leading project delivery, providing sustainability expertise, managing client relationships, supporting business growth, and mentoring junior consultants.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include expertise in sustainability, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in teams.

How does ICF approach its work culture?

ICF fosters a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunities for growth among its employees.

What should candidates know about the use of AI during the interview process?

ICF does not permit the use of AI tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews to maintain the integrity of the process. Candidates needing accommodations involving AI should contact ICF in advance.

What types of sustainability initiatives will the Sustainable Aviation Manager be involved in?

The manager will be involved in designing, evaluating, and implementing sustainability solutions, as well as developing corporate sustainability strategies and delivering initiatives.

We are not a typical consulting firm and our people are not typical consultants.

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting and technology services provider with approximately 8,000 professionals focused on making big things possible for our clients. We are business analysts, policy specialists, technologists, researchers, digital strategists, social scientists and creatives.