Sustainability Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains

Meo Carbon Solutions • Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Full-time Entry Level Hybrid

Role overview

About the job Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company focusing on sustainability advancement. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 2 years. This is why the Carbon Footprint Improvement team are looking forward to welcome you as Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains at Meo headquarters in Cologne. The Project Manager – Agricultural Supply Chains has the objective to lead and oversee projects focused on greenhouse gas (GHG) calculations and sustainability reporting. This includes managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant GHG assessments aligned with regulatory and organizational sustainability targets. If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to your application!

Requirements

Your profile University degree in agricultural science, natural science, life science, organic agriculture, natural resource management, sustainable management, economics or other related fields At least 2 - 3 years professional experience At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in greenhouse gas calculations for international supply chains Good knowledge in GHG emissions accounting, ISO 14064/14067/14044, GHG Protocol, IPCC or similar GHG standards and Lifecycle Assessments for different products Good professional experience in project management Additional experience in following areas of advantage: sustainability certification, policy consulting, stakeholder management Excellent communication skills in an international environment with stakeholders at all levels Excellent English and Spanish (at least C1), Basic Portuguese, any additional language skills will be of advantage

Responsibilities

Your Main Duties Will Be You are responsible for consulting projects with a focus on agricultural supply chains, circular economy, bioeconomy, biobased products You will develop customized greenhouse gas calculations for entire supply chains applying different tools and standards You will calculate GHG impacts on farm level from carbon sequestration activities You will perform data research, analysis and evaluations for specific customer requests and the preparation of reports and market studies You will perform in-depth analyses and benchmarks of different (governmental) regulations on GHG accounting for the aforementioned markets and support transmission into certification systems You will implement the concepts and processes together with our customers You will support the further development of our service portfolio and manage proposals and tenders You are responsible for the whole project lifecycle including scheduling, stakeholder management, documentation, controlling, preparation and participation in client meetings and project workshops (in-person and virtual) Perform company presentations at public national and international events

Benefits

Why us? We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can. To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer: Great Team Environment Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party) Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities Individual learning and development plan Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection Many free language classes Access to several technical specific as well as training courses The opportunity to work independently and shape processes We promote from within! Work-Life Balance Hybrid set-up 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation) Flexible working hours and trust based working time 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday) Sabbatical options Financial Benefits A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values JobTicket/Deutschlandticket Annual bonus scheme based on performance Wellness Programs Subsidized Urban Sports Club Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life