ESG Manager

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title Manager ESG 1. JOB PURPOSE (Briefly describe the general purpose of the position or its significance from the organization's point of view and how it contributes to the overall mission/objective of the organization). To support Group ESG Team in driving and implementing Company;s ESG initiatives. The role involves ESG data collection, analysis, reporting, and project management support for publication of quarterly and Annual ESG metrics reporting to ensure compliance with ESG standards and regulations. Comments: 2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (List the accountabilities/duties associated with the job and the major activities associated with each accountability. When accountabilities are complete, try if possible, to estimate the relative % of time spent on these accountabilities.) 3. MAJOR CHALLENGES (Describe the major challenges you face on an on-going basis in carrying out your job). Complex Data Management: Navigating diverse data sources and ensuring data accuracy and consistency across 4 material and 6 non-Material subsidiaries of the group. Balancing Multiple Priorities: Juggling various tasks and projects with tight deadlines. Building Credibility: Establishing credibility within the organization and gaining buy-in for ESG initiatives. Overcoming Resistance to Change: Addressing resistance to ESG initiatives and promoting a culture of sustainability. 4. DECISIONS (Mention the key decisions taken by job holder at his end and the decisions for which the job holder goes to superior with options and recommendations or seek approval). Decisions made by job holder Alignment of timelines and acting as project manager for ESG report publication, data automation and data delivery projects with support from Group ESG lead 5. INTERACTIONS (Describe the job roles that you interact with inside or outside the company to enable you to meet your accountabilities and the key expectations from these interactions. Also mention purpose). Internal Interactions Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day to day work ESG and Corporate communication SPOCs of respective companies. Data SPOCs of different functions such as CSR, HR, Investments, Admin and Infra, of all group companies External Interactions Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day to day work Agencies for ESG tool service providers Agencies for ESG report publication Other Dimensions (Indication of some of the significant volumes associated with the job like number in team/ staff handled etc.). - Engagement with ESG colleagues of group companies, ESG data owners across the group and IT teams of all group companies. Location HO Pune 6. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (State the minimum acceptable proficiency for this job which best indicates the education and/or experience requirements of this job and not the incumbent). Educational Qualifications Bachelor's/masters degree in, Environmental Sciences, ESG, Sustainability, Data Science, Corporate Responsibility or a related field. Functional Skills & Behavioral Skills Functional Skills: Prior experience with ESG (execution / reporting / monitoring) and exposure to reporting requirements related to ESG, e.g., BRSR, SASB, UNSDG, GRI, etc. Proven experience as a data analyst, preferably in ESG or sustainability. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel (advanced level), PowerPoint and SharePoint. Advanced skills in Power BI for data visualization, dashboard creation and reporting. Proven experience in ESG report publication (drafting and designing of reports) Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets. Strong SQL skills for data management and querying. ( Desirable but not mandatory ) Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation. ( Desirable but not mandatory ) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ESG reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, CSRD or TCFD. Knowledge of sustainability metrics and reporting standards. Familiarity with data governance and data quality best practices. Behavioral Skills: Good verbal & written communication in English and comprehension. Analytical skills Interpersonal skills Eye for detail Logical thinking Relevant and total years of Experience Minimum Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience in ESG, Sustainability, CSR or related role. ESG reporting execution experience and exposure to Project Management tools. Experience of similar role at Corporate/Group Headquarter level.