Case Study #18 – Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Project Manager

Sector: Environmental Consulting
Location: France

Context:
Following a corporate acquisition, the firm aimed to boost its capacity in Life Cycle Assessment and environmental product declarations.

Strategic Objective:
Hire a project manager with robust LCA expertise to lead complex environmental audits and support clients in their sustainability certifications.

Challenge:

• LCA profiles are highly technical and scarce

• The firm needed an autonomous and pedagogical profile to work across client industries

Process:
Headhunting only

Sourcing Strategy:

• Activated networks within LCA expert communities and academic institutions

• Focused on candidates with both operational and scientific backgrounds

Candidate Profile:

• LCA expert with experience in environmental compliance

• Graduate from a top environmental science or engineering school