Assistant Manager - Sustainability - FMCG/Manufacturing/Energy Sector

Assistant Manager Sustainability

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 3.0 - 6.0 Years

Must-Have:

- Eduction from Tier 1/ premium college

- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, energy, Big4 firm

- Experience in sustainability/ sustainable development

Desirable competencies and skills:

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Ability and keenness to decipher broad sustainability trends and draw inferences related to the potential impact on business by looking at multiple scenarios.

- Willingness to work in a demanding work environment covering multiple areas like technology, policy, business, people management, and ambition to grow into a well-rounded professional

- Should have exceptional leadership skills and must be able to spearhead the science-based approach to sustainability aspects across multiple stakeholders within the organization.

- Ability to draft tailor-made sustainability communication material keeping the needs of the intended stakeholder in mind.

- Should be a good learner and willing to innovate and accept new ideas

- Should have a demonstrable personal drive and passion for sustainability

- Strong communication skills, both written as well as spoken English. Proficiency in spoken Hindi will also be desirable.

The role will require you to:

- Demonstrate and develop a deep understanding of multiple sustainability domains - Climate, Energy & Water Risk, Resource Efficiency including Plastic Waste Management, ESG Reporting, etc. through a mix of self-learning, external training, engagement with experts, and on-the-job experience.

- Identify the critical material issues for the Business basis the risk, opportunities, and trends in the Sustainability domain and advise the Leadership team in suitably incorporating the same in the sustainability roadmap & focus areas.

Desirable qualifications:

At least 3-5 years of work experience in corporate/ manufacturing/ consulting with exposure to multiple thematic areas in sustainability/sustainable development.

Desired educational background - Engineering/ Economics/ Public Policy/ Environmental Science/Management from a reputed institution.