If you’re a seasoned environmental data leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and large‑scale program delivery, this is your opportunity to shape how global organizations manage complex environmental data.
Why This Role Matters
As ERM’s Principal Technical Consultant, Data Analytics and Visualization, Program Lead, in Scottsdale, AZ, you will define best‑in‑class EQuIS implementations, elevate data governance standards, and guide multidisciplinary teams across some of the most impactful environmental programs in the world.
What Your Impact Is
In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted technical authority and program leader, driving high‑quality environmental data solutions for remediation, compliance monitoring, and operational programs. You’ll oversee complex EQuIS-based architectures, advise clients on regulatory and program requirements, and ensure that ERM teams deliver consistent, scalable, and technically sound outcomes. Your expertise will not only influence project success but also contribute to the advancement of ERM’s global environmental data management capabilities.
What You'll Bring
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, data management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
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6+ years of experience in environmental data management, including leadership on complex, multi‑site programs.
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Proven experience delivering projects with EarthSoft EQuIS as a core platform.
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Experience managing or supporting programs/projects, including scope, schedule, and resource coordination.
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Experience providing functional or people leadership to technical teams.
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Strong understanding of environmental data workflows (laboratory, field, regulatory reporting).
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Working knowledge of relational databases, data validation, and data quality practices.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident working with clients and internal stakeholders.
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Some travelling is required to client sites based on business needs.
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This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred
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Experience supporting remediation, compliance monitoring, or operational environmental management programs.
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Hands‑on experience with EQuIS integrations, automation, or advanced reporting tools.
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Experience supporting global or multi‑jurisdictional environmental programs.
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Knowledge of formal project or program management methodologies.
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Familiarity with cloud-based platforms or analytics/reporting tools used alongside EQuIS.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Data Management & EQuIS Leadership
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Lead or oversee the delivery of environmental data management solutions centered on EQuIS.
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Provide technical direction for EQuIS configuration, schema design, data loading, validation, and reporting.
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Support complex data migrations across historical site, lab, and field datasets.
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Define and apply EQuIS-driven data governance standards, naming conventions, and quality controls.
Program & Project Management
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Provide program- or project-level oversight for complex, multi‑site, multi‑year environmental data initiatives.
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Develop and manage plans, schedules, budgets, and resourcing in collaboration with project managers and account leads.
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Identify and manage delivery risks, dependencies, and regulatory constraints.
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Support client governance structures, including reporting, issue tracking, and steering committee communication.
Client Support & Advisory
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Serve as a senior technical advisor for EQuIS-based environmental data engagements.
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Translate regulatory, operational, and program needs into platform configurations, workflows, and reporting solutions.
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Support proposal development, scopes of work, and technical estimating.
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Partner with account teams to identify opportunities across analytics, automation, and data strategy.
People Management & Capability Development
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Provide functional leadership and direction for Data Managers, overseeing workload prioritization and task management.
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Support performance feedback, coaching, and professional growth aligned with ERM’s people practices.
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Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and training new team members.
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Develop and maintain EQuIS standards, templates, validation rules, and reusable delivery assets.
Quality & Risk Management
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Ensure environmental data projects meet ERM’s quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
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Apply rigorous data review, validation, and documentation practices aligned with regulatory and program requirements.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
