Sector Initiative Program Manager

Summary

Join EcoVadis as a Sector Initiative Program Manager and lead the strategic and operational direction of 2-3 sector initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives, driving advocacy and aligning with their vision. Collaborate with ecosystem partners and internal teams to expand the supplier network. Prepare for, moderate, and follow up on member meetings, working groups, and executive councils. Create and manage Sector Initiative plans with clear strategic visions and milestones, working closely with sales and account managers to expand memberships. Become an industry expert, staying informed about market environments and sustainability trends. Implement sustainability KPIs to measure progress and impact, and conduct regular internal efficiency reporting. Collaborate across internal departments to achieve key outcomes and support the incubation of new sector initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, relationship management, and project management skills, along with a passion for sustainability.

Requirements

• 6 - 8 years experience in sustainability consulting, strategic partnerships, program direction, and/or account management acquired in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and/or exposure to procurement and/or supply chain is a major asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present to executive-level groups
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted, multi-stakeholder projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Perseverance and diplomacy
• Curious, self-driven, results-oriented, and team player
• Computer literate (MS Office, Google Suite, Project management tools, Salesforce, Tableau, etc.)
• Ready to embrace A.I. in your daily work
• Interest to work in an international and multicultural environment
• Passion for sustainability
• Bachelor's Degree required; a Master’s degree in a relevant field (Sustainability, Supply Chain, etc.) is an asset
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); one additional language is a plus but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and daily operations of assigned sector initiatives, ensuring all milestones are met and targeted outcomes are achieved
• Build and nurture strong relationships with C-level executives (CPOs, CSOs) to drive advocacy and align with their vision
• Collaborate with ecosystem partners and internal teams to expand the supplier network
• Prepare for, moderate, and follow up on all member meetings, working groups, and executive councils
• Use project management & stakeholder moderation skills to ensure timely and effective coordination
• Create and manage Sector Initiative plans with clear strategic visions and milestones
• Work closely with the sales organization and internal account managers to expand memberships and scale the shared network
• Become an industry expert, staying informed about market environments and cutting-edge sustainability trends
• Partner with top sustainability leaders on innovative projects
• Implement sustainability KPIs across the Sector Initiative members to measure progress and impact
• Conduct regular internal efficiency reporting to track key outcomes
• Work collaboratively across internal departments (Sales, Customer Success, Marketing) to achieve key outcomes for your portfolio
• Support the incubation of new sector initiatives

Benefits

• Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
• Access to professional mental health support
• Referral bonus policy
• Learning and development
• Sustainability events and community involvement
• Peer recognition program
• Employee-led resource groups
• Hybrid work organization (2 days per week in-office)
• Remote work from abroad policy
• Meals and Transportation Vouchers (Cobee card)
• Dental Benefits
• Life & Accident Insurance + Private Health Insurance
• Paid employee volunteer day
• Paid moving day (1/year)
• Time off: 1 Community Service Day + 1 Personal Day
• Summer Hours in July and August (36 hours per week)
• Hybrid Monthly Allowance for electricity and Internet