Join Minviro: Help shape a more sustainable future.

Minviro is at the forefront of the transition to a green economy. The technologies needed for this transition (such as batteries, magnets, and solar panels) are massively more energy-intensive to produce than their fossil fuel counterparts (such as combustion engines). With consideration, the transition to green energy will be enough to prevent climate catastrophe. Our goal is clear: to help companies in the energy transition understand and reduce the environmental impact of their products and processes by applying life cycle assessment (LCA) related services.

As a growing startup with aspirations to become a leading name in environmental intelligence, our culture is shaped by ambition, collaboration, and constant innovation. Our team has expanded rapidly, doubling in size in 2022 and 2023, and we've recently opened new offices in Shanghai, China, and Perth, Western Australia. This growth reflects our position as the most respected LCA solution providers in the energy transition sector through consultancy, research and development and a burgeoning software part of the business.

The role

The Minviro China Head of Consultancy role is crucial to drive performance and spearhead the delivery of consultancy services within the region. This position demands a seasoned leader who can oversee the Minviro China team and successfully deliver client projects, from strategic initiation to successful completion while ensuring alignment with our broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement the country-specific strategic plan in alignment with the organisation’s global goals, focusing on scalability and sustainability.

• Identify, build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners to ensure alignment and promote long-term cooperation and funding sources.

• Directing and managing all aspects of project delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, to ensure projects meet client expectations and are delivered on time, and within scope and budget.

• Developing and refining project management frameworks and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in delivering Minviro’s services.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the consultancy and project delivery teams to achieve excellence in all facets of project execution.

• Monitoring industry trends and integrating innovative practices and technologies into project management processes to maintain competitive advantage.

• Supporting business development and sales pipeline development in APAC region and occasionally globally

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale consultancy projects, particularly within the environmental, ESG consulting or technology sectors. Ideally experience working in the battery value chain

• Strong operational leadership skills, with a proven track record of improving project delivery mechanisms and achieving significant outcomes.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset, adept at navigating complex project challenges.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Chinese, capable of engaging and influencing various stakeholders and teams.

• At least 2 years experience managing a team of consultants to high performance with great feedback from your team members

• Experience with life cycle assessments (LCA) and familiarity with LCA tools; Technical understanding of LCA methodologies; understanding of ISO-14040 and ISO 14067 methodologies

• An effective project manager, able to drive project management processes that ensure efficiency, quality, satisfied clients and happy team members

• Success in developing client accounts

• Strong project and stakeholder management

• Client relationship management experience

• Ability to work independently and think creatively about innovative solutions

• Strong attention to detail

• A willingness to learn and develop in the role

• A passion for our vision and alignment with our values

• Understand LCA and carbon footprint projects in China and abroad;
  Understand the domestic and international environmental footprint related policies and regulations;

• Have the experience of communicating with customers as a project manager.