This position may be located in Chicago.

Sustainability - Digital – Senior

Ernst & Young LLP’s (EY) Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) practice is a dynamic, growing, and diversified business that is seeking qualified and motivated digital professionals to fulfill and expand our services. Our global CCaSS practice leverages our deep knowledge of digital solutions and data analysis to provide advisory services to assist clients with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance, reporting and goal ambition.

The opportunity

You will assist our clients in selecting, implementing and sustaining enterprise systems to support EHS and ESG programs. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients, and the communities that support us. Regular travel up to 30% may be required as you will be meeting with key clients, some of those being the most respected in their fields.

Your key responsibilities

As a senior, you will provide exceptional digital advisory services for our clients. Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers on EHS and ESG matters, and your insights and experience will be called upon to resolve complex issues. As you build your knowledge and experience, you will become a credible advisor, influencing clients, and engagement teams on continual process improvement.

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  Design and implement enterprise systems in the EHS and ESG domain
• Use SQL and Visual Studio to automate data uploading, data migration and reporting
• Develop Business Intelligence dashboards using Tableau and Power BI for Executive Management to use for data analysis and decision making
• Work with client IT and Product Management teams on data cleansing, designing and executing data migration tasks from old systems into new applications, performing quality checks on data, designing mock-ups based on client requirements, and developing reports for various audiences
• Guide management through the change management process and acceptance of change related to deployment of enterprise management systems
• Evaluate and recommend software solutions and updates to existing and new clients; recommend new approaches and ideas that continuously improve efficiency
• Serve as a mentor to colleagues and other firm professionals on EHS and ESG matters
• Coordinate other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as-needed basis

Skills and attributes for success

• Independently conducting assessments, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on environmental accrual matters during audit engagements
• Use of technology to continually learn, share knowledge, and enhance service delivery
• An unwavering commitment to quality, independence and personal and professional integrity
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, environmental science, statistics or data analytics supported by 3 to 5 years of work experience in EHS or ESG software
• Experience in implementing ERP software for large complex organizations
• A deep understanding of environmental regulation (e.g. CAA,); safety regulations and compliance (e.g. OSHA); and/or the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting landscape and business drivers
• Licensure as appropriate for your profession (e.g. PE, PMP, CAP, Six Sigma, etc.)

• Proven project management skills
• The confidence to research and resolve emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies

Ideally you will have

• Experience in programming languages such as SQL, Visual Basic, Nabsic and Java

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.