Sustainability Product Manager

ISS UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. seeks a Sustainability Product Manager to lead our Sustainability Reporting and Carbon Accounting solutions.

You will own the product strategy and roadmap for scalable SaaS offerings, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused outcomes and regulatory-compliant data solutions. You will develop and mentor the Product Owner for Carbon Accounting, align priorities across two integrated solutions, and leverage AI capabilities to improve data

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner in a SaaS environment.
• Experience leading product strategy and delivery for data-driven software solutions.
• Experience coaching or leading product professionals.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy and roadmap for Sustainability Reporting and Carbon Accounting solutions.
• Lead and develop the Product Owner for Carbon Accounting with clear objectives and accountability.
• Prioritize across solutions based on customer needs, regulation, opportunities and dependencies.
• Drive product development with Engineering, Data, Research, UX, Client Advisory, Sales and Marketing.
• Translate sustainability methodologies into clear requirements and priorities.
• Guide core capabilities in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, data management, analytics and auditability.
• Gather customer and market requirements via research, client consultations, and user groups.
• Monitor regulatory and technology changes and translate into priorities.
• Communicate vision, roadmap, priorities and progress to stakeholders.
• Drive integration with ISS-Corporate platform and explore AI/automation opportunities.

Job description

Sustainability Product Manager ISS-Corporate (ICS) is seeking an experienced Sustainability Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our Sustainability Reporting and Carbon Accounting solutions. This role will be responsible for developing and executing the product strategy and roadmap for scalable SaaS solutions that enable corporations to measure, manage, and disclose sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions data. The Sustainability Product Manager will lead product planning and execution across both solutions, from strategy and market analysis through requirements, delivery, launch, and continuous improvement. The role will work closely with Development, Client Advisory, Sales, and Marketing to ensure that the solutions address customer needs, support regulatory requirements, and contribute to revenue and customer satisfaction goals. The role will also provide leadership for the sustainability product area, including managing and developing the Product Owner responsible for Carbon Accounting, establishing clear priorities across the two solutions, and supporting their integration with each other and the broader ISS-Corporate platform. The ideal candidate combines strong product management and leadership experience with an understanding of sustainability, enterprise SaaS, data-driven products, and the application of AI capabilities within software solutions.

Key Objectives

• Product Strategy and Leadership Own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for the Sustainability Reporting and Carbon Accounting solutions.
• Lead, support, and develop the Product Owner responsible for Carbon Accounting, ensuring clear objectives, accountability, and effective execution.
• Establish priorities across both solutions based on customer needs, regulatory developments, commercial opportunities, and technical dependencies.
• Product Development & Delivery Drive product development across Engineering, Data, Research, UX, Client Advisory, Sales, and Marketing.
• Translate complex sustainability methodologies and customer needs into clear product requirements and priorities.
• Guide the development of core capabilities across sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, data management, analytics, and auditability.
• Customers, Market & Regulation Gather and prioritize customer and market requirements through research, client consultations, and user groups.
• Monitor regulatory, technology, market, and competitive developments and translate relevant changes into product priorities.
• Communicate product vision, roadmap, priorities, and progress clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Integration & Innovation Drive the integration of Sustainability Reporting and Carbon Accounting with each other and with the broader ISS-Corporate platform.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to use AI and automation to improve data collection, processing, analytics, quality control, and user experience.

Background Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner, preferably within a SaaS and agile software development environment.
• Experience leading product strategy and delivery across complex, data-driven software solutions.
• Experience managing, coaching, or providing functional leadership to product professionals.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in a corporate environment.
• Bachelor's degree in sustainability management, environmental science, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, ESG, or regulated enterprise software is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in enterprise software is desirable.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to establish direction, priorities, and accountability.
• Ability to translate complex methodologies and business needs into clear software requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships.
• Strong product management, market research, trend analysis, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Understanding data models, APIs, integrations, and software architecture.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across global, diverse, and cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to operate independently.
• High levels of personal and business integrity and a strong ownership mindset.

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What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you. Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

About ISS STOXX ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence.

Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations.

We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors.

Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

As a leading provider of robust data, software solutions and expert advisory, ISS‑Corporate helps businesses understand and shape the signals they send to institutional investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

By delivering essential data, tools, and insights, ISS‑Corporate empowers companies worldwide to build resilience, meet evolving market expectations, and proactively manage their governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk initiatives.

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ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence.

Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations.

We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors.

Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.