Manager, ESG Reporting Governance - PVH Corp.

PVH Corp.•New York, NY

2d•$104,500 - $141,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, ESG Reporting Governance serves as the operational lead and subject-matter expert for PVH's voluntary and regulatory ESG reporting. The role translates evolving standards, regulations, rater/ranker methodologies and stakeholder expectations into clear reporting requirements, governance, controls and scalable operating processes. The Manager oversees reporting readiness and quality, provides technical direction for cross-functional workstreams, and serves as the primary day-to-day relationship manager for priority ESG raters, rankers and reporting frameworks, including ISS, in collaboration with the Director, Sustainability Governance and ESG. Detailed project plans, calendars, stakeholder follow-up, workflow tracking and submission logistics are led by the ESG Reporting Project Management Specialist.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ownership of complex cross-functional reporting operations in a global, matrixed organization.
Experience with regulatory ESG disclosures, external rater/ranker engagement, audit/assurance or controls is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree required
Deep knowledge of voluntary ESG reporting frameworks and standards, including GRI, ISSB/SASB, TCFD and related climate and sustainability disclosure requirements.
Strong working knowledge of the global regulatory ESG reporting landscape, ability to assess applicability and interpret requirements in partnership with Legal and Finance.
Ability to translate standards, regulations and rater/ranker methodologies into operational requirements, data definitions, controls, review criteria and decision-ready recommendations.
Experience designing and operating ESG reporting governance, SOPs, RACI models, management review procedures and assurance-ready control processes.
Experience managing external rater/ranker and reporting-framework relationships, including methodology analysis, score review, clarification, challenge and feedback processes.
Strong program governance and operational planning skills, with the ability to establish scope, workstreams, decision rights, quality gates and escalation criteria.
Strong analytical judgment and quality-review skills; able to identify reporting gaps, data risks, inconsistencies and control weaknesses and drive resolution.
Executive-level written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements, influence senior stakeholders and represent PVH externally.
Ability to lead through influence across a global matrix and provide technical direction to project managers and data/process owners without formal reporting authority.
Experience defining business requirements for ESG reporting or content management systems; Workiva experience is preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Positive, proactive and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and corporate responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree a plus.
Relevant credentials in ESG reporting, accounting, audit, assurance or internal controls are a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as PVH's subject-matter expert for voluntary and regulatory ESG reporting, maintaining an integrated inventory of applicable reporting standards, regulatory requirements, rater/ranker methodologies, public target KPIs, material topics and risks, and priority customer disclosure requirements.
Monitor and interpret changes in ESG reporting standards and global legislation, in partnership with Legal, Finance, CR Global Affairs and regional teams. Assess applicability, gaps, risks and operational impacts, and recommend reporting positions and priorities to the Director.
Manage the high-level ESG reporting operating model and annual requirements architecture, including scope, workstreams, RACI, governance forums, escalation pathways, resource constraints and hand offs. Translate approved requirements and milestone logic to the ESG Reporting Project Management Specialist for detailed planning and execution.
Lead the annual data feasibility and reporting readiness process with CR leadership and data/process owners. Define ESG data requirements, definitions, evidence expectations, management review procedures and technical guidance; resolve interpretation issues and confirm readiness. The ESG Reporting Project Management Specialist manages day-to-day collection, follow-up and workflow tracking.
Build the technical delivery of voluntary and regulatory disclosures, including the annual CR Report, ratings/rankings submissions and applicable climate and ESG regulations (such as ESRS/CSRD). Own requirement interpretation, content and data quality criteria, management review and final subject-matter review of CR inputs; partner with the ESG Reporting Project Management Specialist on detailed schedules, review workflows, version control and submission logistics.
Serve as the primary day-to-day relationship manager for priority ESG raters, rankers and reporting frameworks, including ISS, in collaboration with the Director. Lead methodology discussions, scorecard and assessment reviews, clarification and challenge processes, feedback meetings and relationship planning; the ESG Reporting Project Management Specialist supports trackers and submission coordination.
Lead ESG reporting-specific benchmarking, gap analysis and external intelligence across disclosure practices, rater/ranker methodologies and peer performance. Translate findings into recommendations for annual reporting priorities, process improvements and engagement strategy.
Own ESG reporting SOPs, RACI, controls and documentation standards. Partner with the ESG Controller, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit and assurance providers to strengthen evidence, reconciliation, management review and third-party assurance readiness.
Lead business and functional requirements for ESG reporting technology and content management systems, including Workiva. Define taxonomy, workflow, access, control, evidence and adoption requirements; partner with IT and Finance, while the ESG Reporting Project Management Specialist manages implementation plans, training logistics and action tracking.
Lead the annual multi-year operational improvement roadmap. Integrate new regulatory, customer and external-rating requirements into scalable processes, identify capacity and risk issues, and collaborate process changes.
Advise the Director on reporting risks, emerging requirements, external stakeholder concerns and escalation decisions; prepare clear recommendations and support executive governance updates.

Benefits

Competitive pay
bonus programs
best in class medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
Generous company-paid holidays
paid time off
hybrid working arrangements
volunteer opportunities
seasonal hours
flexible work schedules.
A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.