Senior Project Specialist, Sustainability at SGS

Science Park, New Territories, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ESG Rating Program, International Standards Management, Project Management, Sustainability Advisory, Communication Skills, Consultancy Skills, Gap Analysis, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Training Delivery, Client Relationship Management, Technical Support, Interpersonal Skills, Project Planning, Bilingual Communication, Stakeholder Coordination

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. Job Description Be responsible for the program development of ESG rating program, and international standards management (e.g HKEX, GRI, IFRS, TCFD, CDP, GRESB, MSCI, S&P, EcoVadis). Manage ESG data and coordinate with external rating agencies and internal teams, using strong communication and consultancy skills. Offer management system review and development guidance, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project execution. Develop work plan for clients, conduct gap analysis, facilitate ESG improvement plan, manage execution progress, and carry out internal quality review. Provide consultancy on business ethics and procurement, focusing on corporate governance initiatives such as board effectiveness, enterprise risk management, management systems, and internal control assessments. Support tool development and research for sustainability program developments. Conduct in-house and public training, including the related training material preparation Liaise with clients and manage client relationships on sustainability advisory projects. Provide technical support to sales meetings from sales and account executives, including preparation and delivery of webinars and seminars to target clients. Support capability building of sustainability project teams in China and Asia. Report to the sustainability manager and support any ad-hoc sustainability programs assigned by the sustainability department management team. Willingness to undertake occasional business travel (including to mainland China and Asia). Qualifications Minimum 5-8 years of work experience in sustainability advisory, management consulting, or project management, and sustainability program development. Candidates with less experience in a related field may be considered for the project specialist position. Broad experience and knowledge of different sustainability reporting frameworks and ESG ratings in the market. Tracked records in handling sustainability/ ESG projects. Capable of delivering public training and seminars for sustainability services or industry research. Independent, well-organized, self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and is able to drive changes through collaborations Strong project planning skills with the ability to work of multiple projects and initiatives involving multiple senior stakeholders. Pleasant personality, confident, with good presentation and negotiation skills, and ability to build and maintain relationships with clients High degree of fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin). Additional Information As a caring company, SGS not only offers a competitive remuneration package but also offers staff caring items to the right candidates, including: 5-day Work Week Work From Home Double Pay and Performance Bonus Dental and Medical Benefits Accident Insurance and Life Insurance Annual Leave Birthday Leave Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave Career Advancement Opportunities On-the-Job Training Education and Training Subsidies Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Staff Activities Interested parties please send your full resume with expected salary and date available by clicking "Apply Now". (Data received will be kept confidential and used for processing application only.)

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Specialist will be responsible for the development of ESG rating programs and managing international standards. They will coordinate with external agencies and internal teams to ensure timely project execution and provide consultancy on sustainability initiatives.