Senior Manager - Sustainability

Job description / Role

• Manage and deliver sustainability and ESG projects to a range of clients across various industries, which include ESG strategy setting, disclosures, KPI’s, implementation plans, and other advisory services
• Formulates comprehensive sustainability strategies that encompass roadmaps, enablers, KPIs and measurable goals to improve risk management, operational efficiency and stakeholders’ trust
• Advises client on leading practices to effectively integrate sustainability into internal assurance activities
• Enables strategic and fact based decision making by providing clients with actionable insights based on risk analyses and control testing reports
• Sets design principles and coordinates the development of sustainability reports that are aligned with relevant industry frameworks
• Provides clients with data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency, control, and compliance of the reporting lifecycle
• Employs an insight-based approach to help client identify priorities to formulate sustainability objectives that are aligned with overall business objectives
• Formulates comprehensive sustainability strategies that encompass roadmaps, enablers, KPIs and measurable goals to improve risk management, operational efficiency and stakeholders’ trust
• Advises client on leading practices to effectively integrate sustainability into internal assurance activities
• Enables strategic and fact based decision making by providing clients with actionable insights based on risk analyses and control testing reports (for Sustainability Assurance only)
• Sets design principles and coordinates the development of sustainability reports that are aligned with relevant industry frameworks (e.g. GRI)
• Stays abreast of industry leading practices and frameworks for sustainability reporting; advises clients accordingly
• Provides clients with data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency, control, and compliance of the reporting lifecycle
• Specializes in and builds an internal expert brand within a sustainability service offering (e.g., Resource Excellence, Social Impact, Environment Health and Safety) while maintaining a minimum level of expertise across many areas
• Leverages an in-depth industry knowledge to increase validity of clients’ sustainability issues analyses and enhance impact of recommended solutions
• Design data enabled business processes that enable value adding business outcomes
• Prepares project plan for projects to meet objectives within established budget and timeline and recognizes when plans should be adjusted to meet objectives
• Develops budget, scope and staffing recommendations based on understanding of client budget and project economics
• Challenges team members to identify impactful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives
• Ensures accuracy and validity of client’s reports by critically analyzing hypothesis, conclusions, and recommendations
• Ability to build an in-depth knowledge of the client’s business and stay up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends, innovation efforts, and leading practices
• Ability to leverage cross geography insights and practitioners to enhance client service delivery
• Manages effectively across cross-geography teams, flexing to cultural differences and shared views on project quality, objectives, and outcomes
• Understands the larger ecosystem within which the client operates; uses to facilitate discussions about potential solutions to the client’s most pressing business problems
• Ability to apply profitability management and sales fundamentals to support projects and pursuits
• Contributes to the development of Statements of Work (SOW), engagement budgeting, and pricing model development and develops budget, scope and staffing recommendations based on understanding of the client’s budget and project economics

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Industrial Engineering, MBA or a relevant Master degree or certificate is a plus
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in Management Consulting Firm.
• Experience in big four companies is a plus, while focusing on ESG and Sustainability services
• Ability to apply knowledge of structure, functions, and procedures in solving organizational problems and to develop methods for implementing prescribed systems with the capability to predict the effect of changes recommended or instituted.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Willing to work hours as needed to meet client deadlines and firm needs.
• Strong proficiency in basic PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques
• Ability to think strategically and assist in the organization and management of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to sell additional services to clients
• Full mobility travel

About the Company

Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Integrity
• Outstanding value to markets and clients
• Commitment to each other
• Strength from cultural diversity