Manager, ESG Ratings, WW Sustainability

Description

Join us at the cutting edge of Amazons sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazons long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

The Global IMPACT team—Integrated Marketing, Partnerships, Action, Communications, and The Climate Pledge (TCP)—establishes Amazon’s leadership in corporate sustainability by demonstrating how we use our size and scale to have a positive impact on people and the planet. This team leads non-regulatory reporting for WWS.

The IMPACT team is looking for an ESG Ratings Manager to lead the project management of Amazon’s ESG Ratings program. They will build and maintain critical tools, mechanisms, and communications to coordinate with various stakeholders across Amazon, and contribute to and ensure the development of successful ratings submissions. Their work will help scale Amazon’s overall disclosure and reporting strategy, and drive greater transparency and awareness of Amazon’s progress and performance on key environmental and social topics.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the evolving reporting landscape, an obsession with data-driven decision making, and a proven track record of managing and simplifying complex projects. For success in this role, the candidate must be a self-starter, show good judgement, and confidently find solutions in situations of high ambiguity.

Key job responsibilities

– Lead the project management for the ESG ratings program, including the development and maintenance of program processes, timelines, tools, and communications

– Contribute to the development of high-priority ratings submissions, working with subject-matter experts and data owners to plan and make strategic disclosures

– Build and lead a sub-program to provide guidance on ratings-adjacent workstreams owned by other teams, such as informal customer surveys and awards questionnaires

– Drive continuous improvement across the program by inspecting processes, creating efficiencies, and simplifying workstreams

Basic Qualifications

– 7 years of experience working in corporate sustainability, product or program management, business development, or related fields

– 5 years managing projects with increasing levels of complexity

– Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

– Experience in sustainability reporting

Preferred Qualifications

– Master’s Degree in a related field

– Experience defining program requirements and using data to determine improvements

– Ability to simplify complex information in written and oral communications, particularly to business audiences

– Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders with differing and/or competing interests

– Familiarity with Workiva and other reporting and project management tools

– Ability to work independently, while collaborating with a diverse set of internal stakeholders to provide critical inputs

– Ability to deliver in ambiguity, and multi-task in an agile environment

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.