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ESG and Sustainability Strategist

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Sustainability
  • Amsterdam

Requirements

  • Analytically strong with a technical background (engineering, data science, digital), and/or sustainability, with experience in manufacturing, logistics, energy, utilities or similar domain.
  • Able to communicate and influence others effectively
  • Can speak from a position of personal authority
  • Advanced degree (masters/PhD/MBA) is required.
  • Sustainability experience or expertise is nice to have but not required.
  • Experience with ESG reporting is desired.
  • Business analysist certification e.g. BCS, BABOK is desired. Developing you consultancy skills will be expected
  • Extensive industry or consulting experience,
  • strong client facing advisory experience
  • some experience with transformational projects
  • Advanced degree (MSC/PhD/MBA)

Responsibilities

  • 1. Work with sustainability experts to identify use cases and develop offers to solve them.
  • 2. Review and enhance (data) strategy advisory frameworks, with focus on how to leverage sustainability data insights for clients.
  • 3. Advise our clients on how to shape their strategies and roadmaps to enhance their sustainability data maturity.
  • 4. Validate offers and use cases with clients and implement a cycle of continuous improvement.
  • 5. Lead key advisory projects (optimally 30-40% of the time).
  • 6. Manage partnerships with key technology providers, develop accelerator ideas and drive their implementation with the sustainability practice delivery team.
  • 7. Grow & mentor the team in line with the project pipeline.

FAQs

What is the primary role of an ESG and Sustainability Strategist at Cognizant?

The primary role involves collaborating with a global team of sustainability and digital experts to identify use cases, develop offers, advise clients on sustainability strategies, and enhance sustainability data maturity.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have an advanced degree (Masters/PhD/MBA), with a background in engineering, data science, digital, or sustainability. Experience with ESG reporting is also desired.

Is sustainability experience necessary for this job?

While sustainability experience or expertise is nice to have, it is not required for this position.

What skills are essential for an ideal candidate?

An ideal candidate should be analytically strong, able to communicate and influence effectively, have strong client-facing advisory experience, and possess some experience with transformational projects.

How much travel is expected for this role?

The role may involve leading key advisory projects approximately 30-40% of the time, which may require travel.

Does Cognizant provide professional development opportunities?

Yes, Cognizant offers access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy digital libraries for continuous learning.

What benefits are included in this role?

Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days of paid holiday per year, a pension scheme, and coverage for commute expenses, among others.

Are there diversity and inclusion initiatives in place at Cognizant?

Yes, Cognizant actively promotes diversity and inclusion and has various affinity groups and initiatives to support different communities within the organization.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

You can contact Richa Sharma, the recruiter, via email at Richa.Sharma20ba7d@cognizant.com.

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Mission & Purpose

Cognizant is a multinational technology company that provides a wide range of IT services and solutions to organisations worldwide. Their primary focus is on helping businesses transform and thrive in the digital age. Cognizant's mission and purpose are centred around delivering innovative and cutting-edge technology solutions that drive client success. They offer services such as digital strategy, consulting, technology implementation, and IT outsourcing, enabling companies to adapt to evolving market dynamics, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Cognizant's ultimate goal is to empower their clients with the tools, insights, and capabilities needed to navigate complex technological landscapes and achieve their business objectives in an increasingly digital world.

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