Project Manager - Sustainability Programs

Helprise; Województwo małopolskie; On-site; PLN 190,678 - 275,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MultiSport card

Life insurance

Flexible work hours

Remote work options

Individual development budget

Job summary

Helprise is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead sustainability-focused initiatives in Poland, specifically in the Małopolskie region. The role combines program delivery, data governance, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and ESG standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Project Management, strong ESG knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Benefits include work flexibility, a medical care package, and an individual development budget for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project or Program Management within complex, multi-entity environments.
• Demonstrated background in sustainability, ESG, or regulatory-driven initiatives.
• Strong understanding of sustainability compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing data-driven processes, including reporting to external regulatory bodies.
• Solid risk management capabilities in compliance-heavy environments.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments.
• Experience in integration or transformation projects is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver sustainability projects across multiple entities.
• Manage end-to-end sustainability data reporting processes.
• Define, track, and deliver KPIs and value plans.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to compliance.
• Conduct assessments and support sustainability strategy development.
• Drive integration initiatives and align entities with common processes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Build alignment among stakeholders, particularly senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to sustainability standards and compliance frameworks.
• Support continuous improvement of sustainability processes.

Skills

Project or Program Management

Sustainability

ESG Reporting

Data Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Today, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support sustainability-focused initiatives across multiple entities within a complex, international environment. The role combines program delivery, data governance, and stakeholder alignment, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and ESG performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver sustainability projects across multiple entities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Manage end-to-end sustainability data reporting processes, including preparation and submission to external authorities
• Define, track, and deliver KPIs and value plans (e.g., operational value plans and performance targets)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, with a strong focus on regulatory and compliance exposure
• Conduct assessments and support the development of sustainability strategies (e.g., water, energy, CO₂ reduction), including defining execution roadmaps and glide paths
• Drive integration initiatives, aligning different entities with common processes and reporting frameworks
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sustainability, Operations, and other key business functions
• Build alignment among stakeholders, including senior leadership, particularly in complex or ambiguous environments
• Ensure adherence to sustainability standards, compliance frameworks, and responsible sourcing principles
• Support continuous improvement and optimization of sustainability processes and reporting practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project or Program Management within complex, multi-entity environments
• Demonstrated background in sustainability, ESG, or regulatory-driven initiatives (e.g., CO₂, water, energy management, ESG reporting)
• Strong understanding of sustainability compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO standards, regulatory requirements, responsible sourcing)
• Experience managing data-driven processes, including reporting to external regulatory bodies
• Solid risk management capabilities, particularly in compliance-heavy environments
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate insights into actionable plans
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments
• Experience in integration or transformation projects is a strong advantage
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is required
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Benefits

Work flexibility We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of remote or hybrid work, depending on the role and your preferences.

Basic benefits package We care about the health and well-being of our employees - we provide private medical care, a MultiSport card, and life insurance.

Development on your terms We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.