Sustainability Manager in Seattle

Energy Jobline ZR; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an ESG/Sustainability Data Management Specialist to drive data collection, quality, and governance for the sustainability reporting program. The hybrid role is based in Seattle area (Bellevue or Seattle) with one day onsite per week.

The candidate will manage data metrics, collaborate with controllership, and maintain data dictionaries while handling large datasets and complex reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in data management and database systems required.
• Experience with ESG or sustainability reporting frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, configure, and maintain metrics within internal reporting systems.
• Drive end-to-end data collection campaigns across cross-functional teams.
• Track data submissions, reporting deadlines, and workstream progress.
• Manage escalations related to data gaps and stakeholder issues.
• Support data validation, audit trails, and controls with controllership teams.
• Maintain and optimize database structures ensuring data integrity.
• Prepare, reconcile, and perform quality checks on reporting data.
• Develop SOPs and data dictionaries for processes.
• Identify data quality issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate requests, issues, and timelines to stakeholders.

Skills

Data management

Database administration

Data analysis

Workiva

Database management

Excel (VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables)

ESG reporting

Data quality & validation

Cross-functional communication

Multi-workstream management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

Asana

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

ESG/Sustainability Data Management Specialist (sustainability reporting program)

Location:

Hybrid – Seattle or Bellevue, WA (One day a week onsite).

Duration:

12+ months(possible extension)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Define, configure, and maintain metrics within internal reporting systems.
• Drive end-to-end data collection campaigns across cross-functional teams.
• Track data submissions, reporting deadlines, and workstream progress.
• Manage escalations related to data gaps, discrepancies, and non-responsive stakeholders.
• Partner closely with controllership teams to support data validation, audit trails, and controls.
• Maintain and enhance database structures while ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Prepare, reconcile, and perform quality checks on reporting data.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and data dictionaries.
• Identify data quality issues and process improvement opportunities.
• Communicate data requests, issues, status updates, and timelines to stakeholders.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience in data management, database administration, data analysis, or related areas.
• Experience with Workiva or a similar enterprise reporting platform.
• Strong database management experience handling large volumes of data.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with ESG, sustainability, financial reporting, or related data.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and data requirements.
• Strong data quality, validation, reconciliation, and documentation experience.
• Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Asana.
• Experience in controllership, internal audit, or audit-adjacent data management.
• Experience with sustainability reporting or corporate responsibility programs.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, or master data management frameworks.
• Experience working in a large, global enterprise environment.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong problem-solving and escalation management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive approach to identifying data gaps and process improvements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business, Sustainability, or a related field.

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is $42.00 - $46.50 Hourly on W2.

About Us

Harvey Nash is a , full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to be the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.