Program Manager

Overview

Make a real impact on the future of sustainability as an ESG and Sustainability Data Manager with a Fortune 500 tech leader. Partnering with Aquent, you’ll join a cutting-edge team focused on driving impactful change through data-driven insights. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a global leader’s sustainability mission.
As an ESG and Sustainability Data Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping how this innovative company approaches environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business to elevate data maturity, ensuring data integrity and security. Your expertise will be essential in enabling data analysis and performance tracking, directly contributing to the company’s sustainability commitments and regulatory compliance. This is a chance to be a driving force in creating actionable impact for a better future.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee ESG data management and governance within the business group.
• Develop and implement data management strategies focused on data quality, integrity, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data maturity and drive audit readiness.
• Enable data analysis and performance tracking to support sustainability commitments and regulatory requirements.
• Drive innovative approaches and data analysis to create actionable impact towards sustainability and ESG performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, sustainability experts) to define and execute data management plans.
• Ensure data management practices meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and security.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders and senior management.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Sustainability, Data Science, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability.
• 5+ years of experience with sustainability data sets and data analysis, focusing on ESG data.
• 5+ years of experience in data visualization.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Certification in data management, change management, or project management (e.g., CDMP, PMP).

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $60.19 to $66.88 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.