Project Manager - Sustainability Programs

Helprise; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MultiSport card

Life insurance

Development budget

Lumina Learning tools access

Job summary

Helprise is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive sustainability initiatives across a complex, international environment. You will manage cross-entity projects, deliver data reporting to authorities, and define measurable KPIs and value plans to achieve ESG targets.

The role requires strong project management credentials (PMP/PRINCE2), excellent English communication, and a track record in regulatory-driven sustainability programs within large organizations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing complex multi-entity sustainability programs.
• Experience with data reporting to external authorities.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and sustainability frameworks.
• PMP/PRINCE2 certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability projects across multiple entities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Define, track, and deliver KPIs and value plans (e.g., operational value plans and performance targets).
• Oversee end-to-end sustainability data reporting processes and submissions to external authorities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks with focus on regulatory and compliance exposure.
• Develop execution roadmaps for sustainability strategies (water, energy, CO2 reduction).
• Drive integration across entities with common processes and reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with Sustainability, Operations and other business functions.
• Align stakeholders, including senior leadership, in complex or ambiguous environments.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Data governance

ESG reporting

Risk management

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

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.

YOU WILL

• 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
• 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)

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.

Integration and shared experiences
We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.