Head of Sustainability Reporting Program

Head of Sustainability Reporting Program

Requirements

• 10+ years of program/change management, strategy implementation or transformation, ideally gained with leading investment/consulting firm.
• Strong written and presentation skills with the ability to disseminate complex information in a manner which is easy to understand.
• High quality leadership and management skills.
• Experience with transformation involving multi-disciplinary teams, and identifying potential problems ahead of time.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively across different departments, convening resources from across the organization.
• Able to see both the larger picture and, when needed, pay attention to detail; quantitative and data management skills are highly desirable in this respect.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the design, development, and execution of a cohesive Global sustainability reporting program aligned with the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Act as a liaison between executive leadership and project teams to translate sustainability reporting commitments into actionable plans.
• Manage and oversee a program with a portfolio of projects or large scale sustainability reporting commitments, managing scope, budgets, resources, plans and ensuring execution delivers on time.
• Define program goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics for success; ensure alignment with organizational growth and development plans as well as applicable Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Ensure the highest standard of documentation is maintained to meet the requirement of internal and external auditors / assurance providers.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all program activities, ensuring they deliver intended impact, meet all governance standards, and are executed within associated budget and timeline.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and coordination, managing interdependencies among programs and across organizational departments.
• Navigate and manage complex sustainability reporting regulatory requirements to drive compliance with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Lead senior-level program reviews, continuously assessing progress, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing adjustments as needed.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks and dependencies across programs; develop robust change management strategies to address challenges and communicate impacts.
• Lead, develop, mentor, and manage a high-performing team (direct or indirect), fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to team members (direct and indirect reports).
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence across all program teams.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, business partners, and corporate functions. In particular, work in close partnership with the Finance Sustainability Controllers and Finance’s program management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Global sustainability reporting program-related matters, ensuring effective communication and transparency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sustainability-related experience (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of the emerging global reporting regulatory landscape
• Quantitative and/or data management experience