Job description
**This position is hybrid and requires working out of our Portland, OR area HQ 2 days per week.
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As part of the Environmental Sustainability team within Corporate Responsibility, the Climate Strategy Manager will play a key role in shaping CSC’s path to decarbonization. In this role you will serve as a Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC) functional expert on climate and will play an integral role in guiding strategy that enables CSC and its portfolio of brands to achieve climate target and reduction strategies.
Reporting to the Director, Global Environmental Sustainability, you will have a clear vision for how to progress the organizations’ decarbonization pathways and will collaborate with leadership and functional experts across the organization to move this vision forward. In addition to deep climate expertise and proficiency of CSC’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions sources, you will need strong presentation skills, financial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and ability to collaborate globally across the organization as well as with industry peers.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Lead a portfolio of cross-functional climate projects across materials, manufacturing, owned facilities, and other corporate functions to enable progress towards company decarbonization strategy
Drive analysis and solution development for key climate challenges to enable new decarbonization and value opportunities across a global and swiftly evolving business environment
Empower decision-making and execution of climate initiatives, working alongside executive leaders across the entire company to ensure effective communication, governance and change management
Track, monitor and report progress towards decarbonization pathways to leadership and the executive ESG Steering Committee
Represent CSC at external engagements and contribute to industry working groups to drive collective action and common standards and tool development
YOU ARE
Someone who possesses intellectual curiosity and passion for climate-based solutions
An adept cross-functional leader, able to navigate a complex organization to develop consensus and drive results
Known for your agility to engage at the senior executive level with the ability to translate abstract concepts into defined objectives
Flexible in approach and entrepreneurial in mindset; a “builder,” comfortable with bringing clarity to ambiguous situations
Someone with strong organizational and communications skills, both verbal and written
YOU HAVE
7+ years progressive experience in a corporate sustainability or in a climate engagement role
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Environmental Studies, Material Science, or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred
Advanced knowledge of the GHG Protocol and the carbon measurement methodologies used in the Apparel & Footwear sector such as the Higg Index, and Life Cycle Analysis
Working knowledge of the Science Based Targets initiative and experience guiding companies through the process of preparing and meeting Science Based Target obligations
Demonstrated experience helping companies meet carbon reduction targets and strategies and good working knowledge of key decarbonization opportunities and pathways for the industry
Proven ability to manage complex programs and drive cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and influence co-workers while fostering strong working relationships
Experience working in a global business environment
Travel and Schedule Requirements:
Ability to travel 10-20% of the time domestically and internationally
Ability to work a flexible schedule due to travel including overnights and weekends
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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
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