ESG Disclosure Senior Manager

1 month ago

Dublin, Ireland Microsoft Full time

Overview

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft’s AI and cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, 180 million using Office 365, and millions using other services – all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure – CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization comes to life, delivering IT capacity to Microsoft customers worldwide.

Within CO+I, the Cloud Innovation Services & Solutions team is responsible for delivering solutions and services that enable reliable cloud growth and operational excellence, including end to end program management, security, risk and governance, planning, learning and development, sustainability & ESG.

The Sustainability & ESG team focuses on driving CO+I performance in alignment to the existing corporate-wide commitments,establishing preferred datacenter sustainability public policies and whitepapers, preparing for & managing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements, and ensuring timely and accurate disclosure. 

We are seeking a ESG Disclosure Senior Manager to support CO+I’s ESG reporting efforts, managing CO+I disclosure to customers, industry bodies, regulators and other third parties and contributing to Microsoft company-wide ESG reporting. 

As a ESG Disclosure Senior Manager, you will be part of a small team dedicated to ESG disclosure and will collaborate across a broad set of stakeholders within CO+I and Microsoft. You will manage qualitative and quantitative ESG data disclosure, contribute to Microsoft’s company-wide ESG reporting and/or respond to customers and other 3rd parties ESG information needs. You will help design disclosure processes for scalability, consistency and accuracy and constantly seek to improve the quality of CO+I’s ESG disclosure with a focus on cross-functional relationships and company-wide alignment. 

You are excited about setting ESG disclosure best practices for the cloud industry, driving transparency that our customers and partners can leverage for informed investment decision-making and you constantly look for ways to reduce the burden on the teams you operate and collaborate with whilst driving accountability across the organization to help translate ESG requirements into a compete opportunity. 

You thrive in a complex, matrixed environment where influence without control and building enduring trusted relationships is at the core of success. You work effectively across multiple time zones, backgrounds and cultures, you are fluent in English and can communicate efficiently with executives, engineering and operations. You bring deep sustainability and/or ESG reporting expertise combined with project management experience, supporting the ESG Disclosure team by innovating and removing complexity across the various reporting initiatives you will manage. You have been successful working within a matrixed organizational structure where you work and deliver through influence and teamwork. 

Success in this role means you intake, analyze and manage disclosure requirements in close collaboration with the ESG Foresight & Planning, Data Management and Operational Integration teams. You have contributed to designing an end-to-end best in class ESG disclosure process that is reliable and simple, drives efficiencies and consistency at speed and can rapidly scale to accommodate both planned and off-cycle disclosure.

This position requires prior sustainability and/or ESG reporting experience, initiative, planning, resilience and extensive project management skills. The ESG Disclosure Senior Manager, will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on CO+I’s ESG efforts and play a key role in supporting Microsoft’s ability to meet policymakers, customers, investors and industry ESG expectations.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree AND significant experience in sustainability and/or ESG reporting management within a large, multi-national, matrixed organization OR noteworthy experience in sustainability and/or ESG reporting management within a large, multi-national, matrixed organization Analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, synthesize it and produce quality reports for disclosure but also to support informed decision making within CO+I Ability to prioritize and execute in complex and ambiguous situations Ability to influence with limited control, manage conflicting priorities and work across multiple time zones Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and concisely with stakeholders about ESG disclosure objectives and priorities, governance, analytics, gaps and remedies Demonstrated resilience and optimism and enjoy working in a team environment Ability to adapt in the face of change and ambiguity Experienced at building support with stakeholders and collaborating with diverse, cross-sector stakeholder groups Proficient at Microsoft Office suite of products, incl. Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Point, Teams, Copilot.

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications :

Significant sustainability reporting experience in the datacenter industry or another large manufacturing/industrial sector. Expertise in financial reporting can also be valuable ESG data management & analytics expertise Demonstrated track record of successful & timely ESG reporting exercise with clear targets and milestones

The ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 

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Responsibilities

Comprehensive ESG Reporting:  Prepare and submit qualitative and quantitative data to meet regulatory requirements (ex. EED, CSRD, Taxonomy), customer & industry expectations (ex. CNDCP, TCFD) and MSFT sustainability report needs​ and ensure consistency throughout all ESG disclosures ESG Reporting Insights:  Produce comprehensive ESG reports that provide a detailed overview of CO+I’s environmental, social, and governance performance, aligned with Microsoft requirements and relevant standards and frameworks​ ESG Customer Inquiry and Request Coordination:  Manage inquiries and requests from customers and other 3rd parties regarding ESG-related matters, providing relevant information and support as needed​ Lessor Coordination:  Coordinate reporting obligations related to ESG performance for datacenter partners, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and industry standards​ Active Stakeholder Involvement:  Engage with internal stakeholders across CO+I and Microsoft to gather feedback, address concerns, and foster collaborative relationships in support of ESG goals and objectives​ Adherence to Global Risk Standards:  Ensure that the reporting is aligned with the corporate risk mitigation plans, guidelinesand methodologies (data perspective)​ Process improvement:  Focus on continuous improvement of the ESG reporting processes ESG Coordination: cascade data requirements and work seamlessly with the ESG Data Management, Foresight & Planning and Operational Integration teams Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare content for senior management review and approval, communicate progress & performance and share insights from ESG data initiatives  Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect

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