Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant

Drawing on a passion for sustainability matters, data management and desire to create positive change, the Sustainability Data Process Optimization Lead will show strong expertise in project and stakeholders management and have the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving forward at the same time. Thriving working in a fast-paced environment, the Lead will report to the Senior Manager Sustainability Performance Data Management and work in close relationships with the Sustainability, Finance and IT department stakeholders., Among other responsibilities, Sustainability Data Process Optimization Project Lead will:

• Help all the business teams using ESG Data to define and deliver on the:

+ Data strategy globally and locally
+ Definitions required
+ Implementation specifications and reporting capabilities for the tools selected

• Act as a data program manager for all teams that needs to consume or create data for ESG Reporting (actual & future)


• Ensure that business teams follow the best practices in term of data management implementation (data governance set-up, adoption of tools, change management, data security & privacy) in coordination with the Global Data Governance team and House policies.


• Coordinate with the IT Team to validate a shared approach on implementation (globally and locally), align plannings of delivery and business needs prioritization


• Support the implementation of the new ESG Performance Management tool in collaboration with all the business entities of Chanel globally


• Translate strategic objectives into concrete reality on the different data perimeters, without forgetting to consider the cross-functional needs of the different regions & divisions


• Establish a genuine "data culture" within your scope
  
  Experience in project management and data governance roles which demonstrates an understanding of the importance of data management


• Experience in business specifications definition


• Familiarity with ESG reporting and a willingness to develop knowledge in this area


• Excellent use of Microsoft Office products


• A can-do attitude, positivity around data challenges and a natural inclination for tackling business problems and providing solutions using data


• Evidenced strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work in a collaborative mode with many stakeholders


• French speaking is a plus


YOU ARE ENERGISED BY

• Energized by creative ways of working and building a community of changemakers within the organization
  
  At Chanel, our values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work.


At a time of significant social and environmental challenges, Chanel is transforming its business so that high quality products continue to be created while seeking to respect our natural environment and the communities in our value chain.

Chanel is therefore committed to Sustainability, with the ambition to be exemplary.

The mission of the Sustainability Performance team, in strong relationship with Financial Planning & Analysis, as well as IT teams is to provide analytical performance capabilities globally, support sustainability House ambitions leveraging best in class data management and advise on data governance for ESG across the House.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor driving not only corporate responsibility but also long-term success and resilience. As companies strive to align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, the role of data management in driving sustainable performance has become increasingly apparent.

A robust data management strategy serves as the cornerstone for effective decision-making across all facets of a business.