Project/Program Manager I
About The Position
This role focuses on data management and operations in support of a large-scale sustainability reporting program. The Project/Program Manager I defines and builds metrics within internal systems, drives end-to-end data collection campaigns, manages data-related escalations, and works closely with controllership to ensure sustainability data is accurate, complete, and auditable. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong database and reporting experience, and the ability to manage concurrent data workstreams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The position works directly with reporting leaders, taking direction while operating with a high degree of independence and ownership. This is a hybrid contract position based in Seattle, Washington, with one day per week onsite and the remaining time remote. The role uses Excel, relational databases, enterprise reporting platforms such as Workiva or similar tools, and productivity and collaboration applications such as Asana. It collaborates with global teams across finance, sustainability, controllership, and other business functions.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional experience in data management, database administration, data analysis, or closely related practices.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a proven track record of maintaining high data quality standards.
- Experience with relational databases, data management platforms, or enterprise reporting systems.
- Strong proficiency with Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables, for data analysis and reporting.
- Experience in database management and handling large datasets, including 2,000+ data points per report.
- Ability to take direction from leadership while independently managing workstreams and driving tasks to completion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deliver in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Fluency with productivity and collaboration software and the ability to quickly learn new platforms.
- Interest in and comfort with sustainability reporting, ESG data, or related corporate responsibility topics.
- Bachelor’s degree in data management, information systems, business, sustainability, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Workiva or similar enterprise reporting platforms used for corporate and sustainability reporting.
- Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks, ESG concepts, or corporate responsibility programs.
- Experience in finance or sustainability, or marketing focused on sustainability content narrative and production combined with strong data-driven skills.
- Experience in controllership, internal audit, or audit-adjacent data management roles.
- Experience with data governance frameworks, data quality methodologies, or master data management practices.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a large, global enterprise environment.
- Familiarity with Asana or similar project and task management tools.
- Ability to operate independently, proactively identify data gaps, and drive resolutions.
- Strong interest in technical, data-driven work related to sustainability and ESG reporting.
Responsibilities
- Define, build, and maintain metrics within internal systems to support sustainability and enterprise reporting needs.
- Plan and execute end-to-end data collection campaigns, coordinating timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
- Manage large, complex datasets, including 2,000+ data points per report, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Partner with controllership and related teams to ensure data accuracy, auditability, and compliance with internal controls.
- Monitor data quality, identify gaps, anomalies, and issues in sustainability and ESG-related data, and drive resolution.
- Handle data-related escalations, triage issues, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve them promptly.
- Work with reporting leaders, taking direction while independently owning workstreams and driving tasks to completion.
- Develop and refine reporting processes, documentation, and workflows to improve efficiency, data governance, and repeatability.
- Use Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables, and database tools to analyze, reconcile, and transform data for reporting.
- Use enterprise reporting platforms such as Workiva or similar systems for sustainability reporting and data management.
- Communicate data issues, findings, and requirements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, in writing and verbally.
- Manage concurrent data workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, prioritizing tasks and meeting reporting timelines.
- Collaborate with finance, sustainability, marketing, controllership, and other cross-functional teams in a large, global enterprise setting.
- Apply general sustainability reporting frameworks and ESG concepts to data management and reporting processes.
- Use productivity and collaboration tools, including Asana or similar platforms, to track tasks, manage projects, and coordinate work.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Life insurance, including voluntary Life and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
