ESG Program Manager

Nexthink•Boston, MA

4d•$90,000 - $141,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a new ESG Program Manager to lead and scale ESG at Nexthink - driving our sustainability and social impact initiatives forward in partnership with Nexthinkers, customers, investors, and regulators. Our product improves the digital employee experience, and as a culture, we naturally care about our impact. This role is designed to champion our ESG efforts: building awareness inside and outside the company, rallying Nexthinkers around the work, and making sure what we do is trusted and audit-ready. You'll build the infrastructure that makes Nexthink credible on sustainability and social impact, and tie it to engagement, inclusion, well-being, and culture. You'll work closely with senior leadership to align our ESG programs with business outcomes. This role reports to the Head of Talent Success because ESG lives at the intersection of people, learning, and purpose.

Requirements

5+ years in ESG or sustainability - you've done this before and know what good looks like
Expertise in GHG accounting, CSRD/ESRS, EcoVadis, CDP, SBTi
Cross-functional program management - you can rally teams, align priorities, and get things done without formal authority
Strong with data and storytelling - you know how to validate numbers and explain what they mean
Detail-oriented and execution-focused - you don't just plan, you deliver

Responsibilities

Develop and implement ESG strategy, policies, and governance frameworks aligned to business priorities
Lead the cross-functional ESG committee, publish the annual ESG report, and monitor risks and market trends
Own carbon footprint (Scopes 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3) and lead the SBTi-aligned emissions reduction roadmap
Manage the EcoVadis rating, CDP, and certifications, driving real environmental performance improvements
Own ESG data collection, validation, and carbon methodologies
Ensure CSRD/ESRS readiness, audit trails, and assurance support
Manage ESG customer and investor requests
Support RFPs, due diligence, and aligned cross-functional responses
Lead workforce well-being, inclusion and belonging, and responsible business programs
Support ethics and accountability frameworks, and oversee the global volunteerism program with the local workplace team
Own ESG communications to leadership and employees, driving engagement and awareness across the company
Plan and support communication touchpoints across global and P&T audiences (webinars, global meetings, etc.)