Sustainability Reporting Manager (PMO)

Sigma Earth; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking an experienced professional to lead their Sustainability Reporting efforts. The role involves managing the reporting workplan, coordinating with the ESG team, and developing substantial presentations for senior committees.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Strong project management skills and a genuine interest in sustainability are essential for success in this role. Additional languages and automotive industry experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in relevant roles.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Genuine interest in sustainability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sustainability Reporting workplan.
• Coordinate with the ESG Office for alignment of reporting.
• Develop high-quality presentations for various committees.

Skills

Project management skills

Presentation skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Interest in sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

ESG reporting tools (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard)

Job description

Description of Responsibilities and Key Activities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end Sustainability Reporting annual workplan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring full alignment with both internal governance expectations and external reporting requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the ESG Office to ensure consistent alignment of reporting activities, data inputs, and communication flows.
• Collaborate with the External Reporting team to synchronize ESG disclosures with the broader annual reporting calendar, including preparation of the Annual Report.
• Manage end-to-end content review and approval cycles involving senior stakeholders, including Management, Legal, and Executive Vice Presidents.
• Develop high-quality executive-level presentations for Steering Committees, Audit Committees, ESG Committees, and leadership updates.
• Define, coordinate, and communicate tasks across the ESG network, providing clear guidance, governance, and oversight.
• Act as a central liaison across cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of sustainability reporting deliverables.
• Prepare regular status reports on project progress, timelines, risks, and dependencies, escalating issues proactively to stakeholders when required.
• Oversee the design and production process of the Sustainability Statement and Expanded Sustainability Statement.
• Support effective usage of ESG reporting tools such as Workiva and AuditBoard.
• Manage the annual sustainability reporting budget, including expenses, vendor contracts, and invoice processing for external service providers.
• Engage with external stakeholders such as auditors, ESG rating agencies, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Track and benchmark sustainability reporting practices against industry peers and evolving global standards.
• Participate in industry forums, business groups, and training programs to stay updated on ESG regulations and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality of sustainability reporting processes.
• Support capability building by training and upskilling the sustainability reporting team and ESG network members.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in relevant roles.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Genuine interest in sustainability and willingness to continuously learn evolving ESG topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of global ESG reporting frameworks such as GRI, TCFD, and CSRD.
• Prior experience in ESG content development and sustainability reporting.
• Experience working with Big 4 accounting firms preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Additional language skills (French, Italian, German) are an advantage.
• Ability to work with agility, manage multiple priorities, and apply pragmatic decision-making.
• Automotive industry experience is an added advantage.