ESG Manager

Star Media Group Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Media Group Berhad is seeking an ESG Manager to coordinate the sustainability roadmap, streamline operations, and drive measurable impact across the group. The role acts as the operational engine behind our sustainability journey, guiding the company toward excellence.

With 5–8 years in sustainability or CSR, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage data reporting, and align strategies with Bursa Malaysia requirements. Join us to foster a culture of responsibility.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in risk management, CSR or sustainability.
• Solid understanding of sustainability frameworks, data management and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills; cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia requirements on Risk and Sustainability.
• Professional certifications such as GRI, ISO 14001, LEED, WELL, PMP, TRUE, USGBC, or EPA/TSCA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Implementation: Coordinate and support the Corporate Sustainability Working Committee to execute a unified ESG roadmap, setting practical goals, operational KPIs, and tracking performance across departments.
• Internal Advisory & Trends: Act as an internal subject matter expert, keeping project teams and leadership informed on emerging ESG trends, regulatory shifts, and industry best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Culture: Champion employee engagement programs, deliver sustainability training, and collaborate with internal teams to embed a culture of responsibility throughout the organization.
• Reporting & Supply Chain Audits: Lead the hands-on data collection, drafting, and management of our annual Sustainability Statement, and support sustainability audits across our vendor network to ensure compliance with our standards.
• Project Execution: Lead day-to-day ESG initiatives and operational projects, balancing practical execution with long-term corporate responsibility goals.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge (Bursa Malaysia)

Data reporting

Job description

Are you a passionate sustainability professional ready to roll up your sleeves, connect the dots across departments, and turn ambitious sustainability goals into measurable impact? We are looking for a dedicated ESG Manager to coordinate our sustainability roadmap, streamline operations, and drive meaningful change across our group. This is an exciting opportunity to act as the key operational engine behind our corporate sustainability journey and guide our group toward global sustainability excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Implementation: Coordinate and support the Corporate Sustainability Working Committee to execute a unified ESG roadmap, setting practical goals, operational KPIs, and tracking performance across departments.
• Internal Advisory & Trends: Act as an internal subject matter expert, keeping project teams and leadership informed on emerging ESG trends, regulatory shifts, and industry best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Culture: Champion employee engagement programs, deliver sustainability training, and collaborate with internal teams to embed a culture of responsibility throughout the organization.
• Reporting & Supply Chain Audits: Lead the hands-on data collection, drafting, and management of our annual Sustainability Statement, and support sustainability audits across our vendor network to ensure compliance with our standards.
• Project Execution: Lead day-to-day ESG initiatives and operational projects, balancing practical execution with long-term corporate responsibility goals.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 – 8 years of professional experience in risk management, CSR, or sustainability.
• Technical Expertise: Solid technical understanding of sustainability frameworks, data management, and reporting practices.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and engage external partners.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience or familiarity with Bursa Malaysia requirements on Risk and Sustainability is highly preferred.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as GRI, ISO 14001, LEED, WELL, PMP, TRUE, USGBC, or EPA/TSCA training are a strong advantage.