Manager - Sustainability

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an experienced Manager - Sustainability to coordinate and deliver group-wide initiatives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role covers stakeholder engagement, ESG risk ratings, sustainability communications, awards, certifications, wellbeing initiatives, and annual reporting.

Based in Dubai, UAE, you will oversee project execution, manage internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely sustainability documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sustainability/ESG experience in corporate or consultancy settings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple sustainability workstreams aligned with group priorities.
• Oversee ESG data collection, reporting, and documentation.
• Lead events, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage awards, certifications, and external submissions.

Skills

Sustainability coordination

ESG management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Sustainability/Env. Science

Tools

LEED

GRI

Job description

Manager - Sustainability Job Snapshot - Role: Manager - Sustainability - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Retail - Function: Environmental Protection-Conservation - Experience: Minimum 5 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an experienced Manager - Sustainability to coordinate and deliver group-wide sustainability initiatives aligned with the organization 's sustainability strategy and business objectives. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the role involves managing multiple sustainability workstreams covering stakeholder engagement, ESG risk ratings, sustainability communications, awards, certifications, wellbeing initiatives, and annual sustainability reporting. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, maintain accurate sustainability documentation, and ensure timely completion of reporting and submission requirements. The position also includes supervising junior team members, maintaining quality standards, and supporting effective governance across sustainability activities.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Strategy and Workstream Management

• Manage multiple sustainability workstreams aligned with group-wide sustainability priorities and business objectives.
• Coordinate initiatives covering sustainability engagement, communications, ESG risk ratings, awards, certifications, and wellbeing activities.
• Develop and maintain workstream plans, priorities, and delivery schedules to support timely execution.
• Monitor progress across sustainability initiatives and identify issues that may affect project delivery.
• Coordinate activities across internal departments and external stakeholders to maintain alignment with sustainability objectives.
• Ensure sustainability projects and related activities are completed according to agreed requirements and timelines.

Sustainability Engagement and Communications

• Lead and coordinate internal and external sustainability events, campaigns, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Work with relevant teams to organize sustainability communications and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate the preparation of communication materials, presentations, and stakeholder information.
• Support effective communication of sustainability priorities and related initiatives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate participation in sustainability activities.
• Maintain consistency and quality across sustainability engagement and communication workstreams.

ESG Risk Ratings and Data Management

• Oversee processes related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk ratings.
• Coordinate the collection of sustainability data and supporting evidence required for ESG assessments.
• Review submitted information for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Manage documentation and evidence records supporting ESG risk rating submissions.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to obtain required information within established deadlines.
• Monitor submission progress and address outstanding information requirements.
• Maintain organized records to support the quality and reliability of ESG-related disclosures.

Sustainability Awards and Certifications

• Manage sustainability awards, certifications, and external recognition submissions from initial preparation through completion.
• Coordinate the collection of supporting information, evidence, and documentation required for applications.
• Work with internal stakeholders to prepare accurate and complete submission materials.
• Monitor award and certification requirements, deadlines, and submission progress.
• Review application materials to maintain consistency and quality.
• Coordinate responses to additional information requests and outstanding submission requirements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for completed submissions and related activities.

Annual Sustainability Reporting

• Manage and coordinate contributions to the Annual Sustainability Report.
• Engage with relevant departments and stakeholders to collect required reporting information.
• Organize reporting inputs and monitor progress against established submission and review deadlines.
• Review information for completeness and consistency before progressing through the reporting process.
• Coordinate stakeholder feedback and ensure reporting comments are addressed and closed.
• Maintain clear records of reporting inputs, revisions, and approvals.
• Support timely completion of annual sustainability reporting activities.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide line management and operational guidance to junior sustainability team members.
• Allocate tasks and establish priorities based on workstream requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor individual performance and progress against assigned responsibilities.
• Coach and support team members to strengthen delivery capabilities and professional development.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and effective communication within the team.
• Coordinate workloads to maintain consistent delivery across concurrent sustainability initiatives.

Governance, Quality Control and Risk Management

• Maintain effective governance and documentation standards across sustainability workstreams.
• Review project outputs, reports, and submissions to ensure appropriate quality control.
• Monitor delivery risks and elevate potential issues proactively to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of sustainability activities, supporting evidence, and project decisions.
• Ensure workstream documentation is organized and available for relevant reviews.
• Support consistent execution through established processes, clear responsibilities, and appropriate oversight.
• Identify opportunities to improve coordination, documentation, and delivery efficiency.

Stakeholder Coordination and Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal business functions and external stakeholders to deliver sustainability priorities.
• Coordinate information requests, project activities, and reporting contributions across participating teams.
• Maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders involved in sustainability initiatives.
• Communicate project requirements, deadlines, progress, and outstanding actions clearly.
• Facilitate effective coordination between teams responsible for sustainability data, communications, events, and reporting.
• Support business objectives through timely execution of agreed sustainability activities.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Environmental Protection-Conservation
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or a related role within a corporate or consultancy environment.
• Relevant academic background in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as LEED or GRI are considered an advantage.
• Proven experience managing sustainability workstreams, projects, or junior team members.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of project delivery and maintain accountability for results.
• Exposure to ESG frameworks and processes, including sustainability reporting and ESG risk ratings.
• Familiarity with sustainability awards, certifications, and external recognition submissions.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement activities and sustainability communications.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, and stakeholder materials.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Sustainability program coordination and ESG workstream management.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting processes, risk ratings, and supporting documentation requirements.
• Ability to coordinate sustainability awards, certifications, and external submissions.
• Strong project planning, prioritization, and deadline management skills.
• Experience managing multiple initiatives and stakeholder requirements simultaneously.
• Effective internal and external stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Sustainability communications, event coordination, and campaign management skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, and review ESG data and supporting evidence.
• Strong attention to detail in reporting, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Ability to identify delivery risks and elevate issues appropriately.
• Team leadership, coaching, delegation, and performance oversight skills.
• Excellent business writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational judgment and accountability for project outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate across business functions and maintain effective working relationships.

Role Contribution

The Manager - Sustainability supports Majid Al Futtaim 's sustainability strategy by ensuring coordinated execution of important ESG and sustainability initiatives. Through effective workstream management, reliable reporting processes, stakeholder collaboration, and team leadership, the role contributes to the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of sustainability activities across the group.