ESG Project Manager

We are looking for an ESG Project Manager to lead sustainability data programs and strengthen environmental reporting processes for a long-term contract opportunity in Westerville, Ohio. This role will oversee the accuracy, governance, and usability of key ESG metrics while supporting reliable disclosures, audit readiness, and operational insight. The position also serves as a central partner to cross-functional teams and technology stakeholders to enhance reporting platforms, streamline workflows, and improve data visibility across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the end-to-end collection, review, and reporting of environmental and responsible business data, including emissions, energy, water, waste, utilities, and related performance measures.
• Build and maintain governance practices, validation methods, and quality controls that improve the consistency and completeness of sustainability data across multiple locations.
• Work closely with facility leaders, operations teams, and global partners to investigate discrepancies, close reporting gaps, and raise overall data reliability.
• Prepare organized, audit-ready datasets and supporting records for disclosures, assurance reviews, leadership reporting, and compliance-related needs.
• Manage environmental performance information for facilities to support trend analysis, performance tracking, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Act as the business owner and system administrator for sustainability reporting platforms, utility management tools, databases, and other related data solutions.
• Lead platform configuration, testing, enhancements, and ongoing process improvements to support efficient and scalable reporting operations.
• Establish user access protocols, system documentation, and support standards that promote secure administration and effective day-to-day use.
• Partner with IT teams, software vendors, and internal stakeholders to improve integrations, optimize reporting workflows, and encourage strong user adoption.
• Assess new reporting technologies and business intelligence tools that can strengthen analytics, dashboards, efficiency, and user experience.
• Proven experience managing ESG, sustainability, environmental, or enterprise reporting projects in a complex business environment.
• Strong background in data validation, reporting governance, documentation practices, and audit or assurance support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with databases, reporting platforms, or business intelligence technologies.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, facilities, IT, and external solution providers.
• Knowledge of environmental performance metrics such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, waste, and utility consumption.
• Demonstrated project management skills with experience driving system configuration, process enhancement, and reporting optimization initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to present clear findings and support informed decision-making.
• Experience creating dashboards, monitoring tools, or structured reports that improve visibility into performance and data quality.
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