Manager - IMPACT (ESG)

Responsibilities

Roles & responsibilities

General

• Enable COO Office-driven projects and drive execution of responsibilities in an efficient, impactful and timely manner
• Collaborate with KGS BU COOs, operations teams, senior leaders, and stakeholders to identify, analyze and implement improvements for the platform
• Independently provide support and direction for KGS-wide projects and engage with all key stakeholders
  

IMPACT (ESG)

• Translate business strategy, stakeholder expectations and risk landscape into a coherent ESG strategy and roadmap
• Ensure alignment with leadership expectations and regulatory requirement
• Lead cross-functional ESG programs (e.g. decarbonization, responsible sourcing, DEI, community impact, ethics & compliance, etc.)
• Coordinate with Operations, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT and other teams to implement ESG actions and embed them in processes
• Establish ESG governance structures, policies and decision-rights (committees, working groups, charters)
• Oversee preparation of sustainability / ESG reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and audit-readiness
• Prepare and present ESG updates to the Board, leadership team and senior stakeholders
• Track global and local ESG regulations and ensure timely compliance (e.g. sustainability reporting rules, sector-specific ESG norms
• Build ESG awareness and capability across the organization through training, toolkits and internal communication
  

Qualifications

Educational qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Certification in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Public Policy or related fields would be an added benefit
  

Work Experience

• 10-13 years of relevant experience in a Professional Services
• Consulting firm with exposure to working with multiple teams across Corporate Functions (Finance, Administration, Operations, Recruitments, etc.)
• Experience in managing ESG reporting and engagement with leadership team and senior stakeholders
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
  

Skills

• Strong understanding of ESG standards, taxonomies and regulations applicable to the organization's geographies and sector
• Ability to connect ESG risks and opportunities to financial and strategic impact
• Program/project management skills with experience in complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong analytical and data governance mindset; comfort with ESG systems and tool
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of different work environments and locations
• High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all business matters
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially while interacting with senior leaders
• Ability to think creatively and provide solutions for complex problems