EY Hiring for Strategic Program Manager – ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) at Salem, Oregon Full Time

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Job Summary

In order to survive and grow in an increasingly competitive and accountable business environment, organizations are required to report not only on their financial performance, but also on their non-financial performance. This requirement is fueling tremendous demand for the services of our ESG and Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) professionals. Our professionals understand the evolving pressures surrounding these challenges. As a result, they can help companies to respond by understanding and evaluating the broader value impacts and outcomes, identifying the opportunities, and supporting the reporting of non-financial performance risks to their stakeholders.

The opportunity

Our CCaSS team is growing exponentially to meet growing demand in the market. As the Strategic Program Manager for our ESG services you will play a key role in that growth. Working closely with EY’s Chief Sustainability Officer and members of the Firm’s ESG leadership team, you’ll develop, implement and execute program management and infrastructure to support our ESG efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program to strategically manage intake of requests for ESG-related assistance. Prioritize high potential and high impact requests/opportunities and ensure that resources are deployed strategically based on the nature and potential impact of the opportunity.

• Act as chief of staff for EY’s Chief Sustainability Officer, organizing and prioritizing critical issues and requests.

• Provide operational support to meet ESG growth goals.

• Bring together key stakeholders across Firm to help drive decisions and actions needed to meet ESG strategic priorities.

• Manage coordination across service lines, leadership and functional groups to ensure alignment on priorities and execution.

• Lead program measurements, including process analysis, reporting of results and making recommendations to drive improvements.

• Leverage relationships to effectively navigate across groups/service lines.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to manage highly complex projects/programs that require the ability to create and implement timelines related to project deliverables, assign tasks and follow up on their completion and manage sponsor expectations of the outcome of the deliverable.

• Self-starter who has the ability to think strategically and consider a broad range of factors when solving/prioritizing issues and making decisions

• Strong presentation skills and the ability to assert ideas and influence others to gain support and commitment.

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.

• Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives at one time.

• Demonstrated success in building relationships across levels and functional groups.

• Ability to demonstrate strong cultural awareness skills to facilitate working in teams and groups.

• ESG-related experience and experience driving results within a highly matrixed organization are assets.

• Ability to quickly develop knowledge of our ESG services and account landscape sufficient to be able to prioritize requests.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or the equivalent work experience.

• 10-12 years of related work experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with ESG or ESG-related programs/projects

• PMP certification

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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