Manager, Sustainability Data Advisory

About the role

The is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing advisory team based in Mexico City. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to global enterprises, guiding them through rigorous measurement and actionable sustainability strategies. You will own the quality and execution of advisory services delivered through the Watershed platform, ensuring consistency and deep expertise across engagements. This position involves integrating AI into team workflows where appropriate to enhance efficiency and impact. You will help establish an inclusive, high-performance culture within the Mexico City office and the broader organization. The role requires coaching and developing a team of advisors while contributing to strategic direction in partnership with other leaders. You will represent the team in cross-functional discussions and embody Watershed's operating principles as an early leader in Mexico City.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Orchestrate intake sessions with enterprise clients to clarify scope and data dependencies.
• Design measurement architectures within Watershed that align with CSRD and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Guide emissions verification processes to ensure metrics meet audit and governance standards.
• Elevate customer methodologies by integrating AI into analytical workflows for improved efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional alignment with product and methodology teams on solution delivery.
• Champion operational standards that enhance quality and throughput for the advisory unit.
• Represent the Mexico City office in leadership forums to shape culture and inclusive practices.
• Drive climate impact with a bias toward action, drawing on carbon accounting expertise and field experience.
• Manage day-to-day team operations, including prioritization of work, escalation management, and barrier removal.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the SDA team in partnership with other managers and leaders.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services to Watershed's customers, with a focus on rigor and expertise.
• Enable your team to deliver high-quality advisory services while spearheading strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency.
• Coach and develop a group of 8-10 advisors within a 30-person global team.
• Lead initiatives that improve delivery quality and efficiency across the advisory practice.

Requirements

To be a strong fit for this role, you must meet the following requirements without exception. You should possess 10+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years of demonstrated success managing customer-facing teams with 6 or more people, typically within consulting or B2B SaaS environments. You must demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English for clear communication and documentation. A passion for coaching, hiring, and developing high-performing teams is essential for success in this position. You should bring a customer-obsessed mindset with the ability to set high standards for delivery and guide teams toward those standards. Strong operational skills are required, including comfort with details, data-driven decision-making, and the creation of repeatable processes in fast-growth settings. Experience using AI to improve efficiency and customer impact is a necessary qualification. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to influence cross-functional peers effectively. You must thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with an ownership mindset, curiosity, and bias for action. A passion for solving climate change is mandatory, with preferred expertise in carbon accounting and sustainability topics gained through direct field experience. You must be able to work from an office 4 days per week, with exceptions for remote-designated roles.

Nice to have

The SOURCE document does not specify any preferred or nice-to-have qualifications beyond the stated requirements and responsibilities.

Practical notes

The role requires office presence 4 days per week at the Mexico City location, with exceptions for remote-designated roles. Watershed maintains hub offices in San Francisco, New York, London, and Mexico City, along with satellite offices in Denver, Sydney, Paris, and Berlin. Employees at these offices are expected to be present 4 days per week. The compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 90,000, commensurate with experience. The engagement for this position is full-time.