Senior Manager - Sustainability - Agriculture Business (10-15 yrs)

Senior Manager- Sustainability

Job Description:

- Sr Manager Sustainability will play a critical role in shaping and driving the company's sustainability agenda, ensuring alignment with best practices and sustainability standards. The Company is a major player in Agriculture Business.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Development:

- Develop and lead the company's sustainability vision, goals, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives and global best practices.

- Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities in sustainability and recommend strategic responses.

- Build partnerships with stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and certification agencies, to foster collaboration and compliance.

Sustainability Implementation:

- Drive the implementation of sustainability initiatives across business units, ensuring measurable outcomes.

- Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to sustainability goals.

- Lead efforts to achieve certifications and accreditations relevant to sustainability standards in agricultural commodities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Engage with customers, suppliers, and investors to demonstrate the company's commitment to sustainability.

- Act as the company's sustainability representative at industry forums, conferences, and client engagements.

Capacity Building:

- Conduct training and awareness programs to embed sustainability practices across teams.

- Foster a culture of sustainability by encouraging innovative approaches to environmental and social responsibility.

Regulatory and Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with sustainability regulations and standards.

- Lead reporting on sustainability performance, including preparing sustainability reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Degree in Agriculture with qualification in Sustainability/Environmental Science/Business Administration, or a related field.

- 10+ years of experience in sustainability related roles including functional leadership, with significant experience in the agricultural businesses.

- Expertise is sustainable farming.

- Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks and standards, and global best practices.

- Proven experience in implementing sustainable practices across diverse business functions.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of influencing change in large organizations.

Key Skills:

- Strategic thinking and ability to integrate sustainability into business operations.

- Strong analytical skills to evaluate sustainability performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

- Leadership and team-building capabilities to foster cross-functional collaboration.