Project Manager - Corporate Sustainability

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the integration of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) across European entities. This role involves project management, business partnering, and the development of reporting governance structures to ensure compliance with the new sustainability reporting framework set by the EU.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of consultants engaged to support CSRD compliance.
• Conduct impact assessments of the CSRD on our entities across Europe.
• Develop a long-term roadmap for reporting and financial risk management in line with CSRD requirements.
• Create interpretations and guidance for CSRD standards to enable compliant reporting within our business operations.
• Lead the preparation and execution of CSRD reporting by building a robust governance structure.
• Monitor CSRD developments and network with peers on interpretations and best practices.
• Support the Corporate Communications General Manager in defining team requirements and recruitment needs for the CSRD reporting team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a sustainability/ESG advisory role with project management, client engagement, and business development responsibilities.
• Familiarity with conducting materiality assessments and implementing sustainability strategies.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Structured and effective communication skills, capable of delivering messages to executive level and facilitating stakeholder engagements.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong team management and delegation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for sustainability topics and a pragmatic approach to achieving goals.
• Preferred experience working with companies in the Technology sector on sustainability topics.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead sustainability initiatives within a major corporation.
• Engage with a network of professionals dedicated to corporate sustainability.