Sustainability Manager

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional to manage sustainability reporting processes and enhance responsible procurement practices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience in corporate sustainability or ESG. Strong communication and project management skills are essential. The role also includes developing stakeholder engagement strategies and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in corporate sustainability, ESG, or responsible procurement.
• Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and facilitate materiality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual Singtel Group Sustainability Reporting process and related strategies.
• Serve as custodian of Group Procurement policies and guidelines.
• Develop and execute stakeholder communication strategy for sustainable sourcing.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to advance human rights and responsible procurement practices.

Skills

Strong understanding of global sustainability frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Analytical approach to problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business, or Communications

Job description

Be a Part of Something BIG!

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Make An Impact By

1. Sustainability Strategy & Reporting

• Manage the annual Singtel Group Sustainability Reporting (SR) process, including 5-year strategy, targets, and the Sustainability section in the Annual Report.
• Oversee internal data collection, validation, and audit processes for SR.
• Coordinate with Group Sustainability and external consultants to deliver key sustainability projects and reporting enhancements.
• Drive initiatives to integrate sustainability considerations within procurement decisions and supplier evaluations.

2. Governance & Policy Custodianship

• Serve as custodian of Group Procurement policies, guidelines, and governance standards.
• Support continuous policy and process transformation to strengthen sustainability and procurement governance.
• Maintain the Espresso Portal for sustainability and procurement policies, forms, and announcements.
• Act as primary liaison with Group Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit.
• Lead assurance, control, and audit activities, including exclusion list reviews and compliance checks.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building

• Develop and execute the stakeholder communication and engagement strategy for sustainable sourcing.
• Facilitate Sustainability Associates workshops and manage internal sustainability e-training programs.
• Produce internal sustainability communications, including bi-monthly newsletters and awareness campaigns.

4. Social Sustainability & Responsible Procurement

• Partner with internal stakeholders to advance human rights and responsible procurement practices across the Group.
• Address and improve performance gaps identified by sustainability rating agencies through benchmarking and research.
• Monitor progress toward sustainability targets and support external disclosures or assessments (e.g., CDP, IFRS).

Skills For Success

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business, or Communications.
• 5–7 years of experience in corporate sustainability, ESG, or responsible procurement.
• Strong understanding of global sustainability frameworks (GRI, ISSB, CDP, etc.) and reporting standards.
• Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and facilitate materiality assessments.
• Excellent communication, writing, and project management skills.
• Analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

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