Sr. Impact Project Manager – B Corp Certification (Temp)

The Vita Coco Company•New York, NY

About The Position

Vita Coco is a leading coconut water brand, operating globally with a commitment to sustainability and social impact as a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp. They are seeking an experienced Impact Project Manager to support their upcoming B Corp recertification and broader impact strategy initiatives. This role is crucial for assessing, strengthening, and implementing systems, policies, and governance structures aligned with the latest B Corp standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills combined with expertise in sustainability, ESG, corporate governance, social impact, or B Corp certification. They will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, identifying organizational gaps, and driving implementation efforts to ensure successful recertification.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in project management, sustainability, ESG, social impact, corporate responsibility, corporate governance, or related fields.
Direct experience with B Corp certification, recertification, or B Impact Assessment processes.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Version 7 B Corp certification.
Experience in food and bev production or consumer packaged goods.
Experience with sustainability reporting, ESG programs, or impact strategy implementation.
Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and impact measurement.
Experience integrating newly acquired business units or entity into ESG strategies and certification.
Working experience with public company filings or regulatory-adjacent reporting.
Consulting experience supporting organizational change or sustainability transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of Vita Coco's governance structures, policies, systems, and practices against the latest B Corp standards.
Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities across applicable impact topics.
Develop recommendations, implementation plans, and prioritization frameworks to address identified gaps.
Support interpretation and application of evolving B Lab requirements.
Support the development and maintenance of detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and accountability trackers.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across departmental teams.
Drive execution of approved action plans and monitor progress toward recertification requirements.
Facilitate working sessions, stakeholder meetings, and status updates.
Collect, coordinate, and verify both qualitative and quantitative data from internal department owners.
Serve as a trusted advisor on B Corp-related projects and best practices.
Provide guidance on governance, impact measurement, policies, documentation, and management systems.
Support the development or enhancement of policies, procedures, and governance frameworks where needed.
Research emerging B Corp requirements and peer company practices.
Support preparation, organization, and submission of documentation required throughout the recertification process, including relationships with certifying bodies, partners, and advisors.
Manage requests, deadlines, and communications associated with the certification review.
Help ensure audit readiness and maintain organized project records.
Identify risks to certification timelines and propose mitigation strategies.