Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Reporting & Compliance - Associate Manager

This role supports the ESG Reporting Council by managing integrated project plans, governance routines, and cross-functional coordination to advance ESG regulatory reporting readiness. The Associate Manager will partner with Strategy & Transformation, Control, Data Control/Business Integration, People, Finance, and other global and sector teams to track progress, manage risks, and ensure deliverables are documented and completed in line with program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead project administration and management for teams supporting the ESG Reporting Council, including Strategy & Transformation, Control, Data Control/Business Integration, People, EHS, and Finance.
• Coordinate activities across program teams and related global and sector functions.
• Actively manage risks and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure deliverables are accurately documented, tracked, and approved in accordance with requirements.
• Support change management activities as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including leaders, consulting partners, and deliverable owners.
• Prepare materials for project status reviews, operating committee meetings, and other governance forums targeting executive-level audiences.
• Ensure project management artifacts provide consistent, accurate, and timely updates.
• Leverage approved AI-enabled tools to streamline project reporting, synthesize workstream updates, identify risks or dependencies, and improve the consistency of governance materials.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of experience working within or directly supporting global or sector Strategy and Transformation teams, particularly those supporting Data transformation and reporting.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management software.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including data import/export, general spreadsheet use, and Microsoft CoPilot.
• Experience using Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Prior experience with data analytics tools (PowerBI, Power Automate) and techniques to develop and maintain program insights for stakeholders and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve project tracking, reporting, communication, and process efficiency.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior ESG Reporting experience.
• Previous experience with operational controls, governance, and compliance across IT initiatives.
• Previous experience in a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) company (internal or consulting).
• PMP and/or Agile certifications.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and relationship-building skills across functions and organizational levels.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate recommendations and processes clearly and concisely.
• Positive, resilient, and adaptable approach in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Highly organized and responsive, with the ability to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility, with a target payout of 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life).
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting the actual starting salary.