About Anthesis 

At Anthesis, our purpose is to activate sustainable performance for our clients. We believe that transformative action is required to rise to the challenge of the Decisive Decade, and we exist to enable and support that action.  

We are building a large and diverse team that combines deep sustainability expertise with the strategic, commercial, operational, and brand capabilities it takes to deliver real change. Our culture is founded on the empowerment of great people, working in agile teams, in a high-ownership, high-accountability and fast-paced environment. We take pride in being a values-driven organization that does impactful work and respects the need for work-life balance.  

We are curious and always learning from each other. We challenge and inspire one another.  We show up each day as our authentic selves and find that if we are generous and kind, we go further together. We are proud of what we have achieved so far, but we have more to do. Our success depends on attracting, empowering, and growing world-class leaders that will help us transform the organizations we serve.  

Summary of the Role 

We are looking for Project Managers to join our growing North American team, which supports Anthesis’ global offerings by bringing innovative sustainability solutions to clients. Your role will be client-facing, and you will be managing project teams working to help clients define what sustainable performance means for their business; identify and agree on strategic goals; support implementation of a range of actions and programs across their value chain; and, as appropriate, assist in monitoring and managing progress over time.   

Your projects and clients may span a diverse set of industries, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to boutique brands and start-ups.  You will leverage our service teams and subject matter experts to ensure clients receive our best solutions and technical advice. Whether you are solving complex challenges or helping a client define renewed purpose, you will be joining an engaged, collaborative community that approaches its work with energy and optimism.   

Key Responsibilities: 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: 

• Working closely with a Project Lead and subject matter experts, create and coordinate overall project plans and schedules; monitor activities, progress, and milestones against the plans  

• Ensure project activities are in compliance with the contract and operational goals, including the quality, value, timeliness, and budgeted profitability  

• Proactively identifies, manages, and mitigates risks and any related project issues. Communicates solutions to management and stakeholders to obtain their input and buy-in, as appropriate 

• Develop standard project deliverables, including project and team email updates, project roadmaps, meeting agendas and minutes, and Risks, Actions, Issues and Decisions logs 

• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings and issues projects updates 

• Perform core project management functions involving scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of progress, invoicing, preparation of procedures, documentation of communications and outcomes of client meetings, and identification/evaluation of project issues and problems 

• Coordinate efforts of Anthesis subject matter experts, subcontractors, and licensors/ and or other vendors to ensure integrated and complete deliverables that meet project requirements and contractual requirements 

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and involving using Enterprise Resource Planning tools  

• Support creation and coordination of project effort hours, and cost estimates and budgets, and monitor progress and cost performance against these  

• Support coordination of project resourcing needs as needed 

• Support the preparation, delivery, and coordination of project deliverables, if needed 

• Coordinate project debrief meetings, share lessons learned, and adjust/ improve process on an ongoing basis 

• Provide coaching and timely feedback to team members to support growth and development of the team 

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:  

• Proven experience in all aspects of project management 

• Strong understanding and experience with Office365 

• Experience planning, organizing, and controlling resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints 

• Strong meeting management/facilitation skills 

• Flexible and adaptable approach, willing to take on new work challenges 

• Demonstrated commercial acumen   

• Excellent communication skills and technical writing skills 

• Strong executive messaging skills, with ability to succinctly summarize and communicate projects timelines, status, risks, etc. 

• Demonstrated strategic thinking, accountability, and adaptability skills 

• Ability to set and maintain high standards of performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and task 

• Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions 

• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience, preferably in a professional services firm  

• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, and project management tools 

• Desirable but not required: registered or accredited professional in project management, for example Project Management Professional (PMP) 

KEY COMPETENCIES/VALUES:  

• A passion for sustainability and working in a mission driven organization 

• A role model for Anthesis’s values, and an embodiment of the Anthesis Spirit 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, client, vendors, and contractors 

• Able to ensure excellence in delivery, through people  

• High integrity 

• Capable of having courageous conversations and making difficult decisions 

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents, as well as a FSA (Flexible Spending Account) 

• Short‐term and long‐term disability insurances 

• Life and accident insurances 

• Retirement savings plan  

• Participation in Anthesis North America performance-linked bonus plan 

Our ideal candidate will be someone who wants to contribute to, and flourish, in a team working at the leading edge of sustainability.

At Anthesis we value both the wellbeing and the professional development of our people by doing our best to make Anthesis a great place to work. Our identity, values, and the quality of our work are vested in our people and we want you to thrive, develop and succeed here.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we value diversity in our workforce and make our decisions based on skills and experience – the only thing that differentiates you is your talent and the value you bring. We understand that diverse ideas breed extraordinary results by inspiring our thinking, challenging our solutions and enhancing our culture. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.