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 position defines and builds metrics within internal systems, drives end-to-end data collection campaigns, manages data-related escalations, and works with controllership to ensure sustainability data is accurate, complete, and auditable. It requires exceptional attention to detail, strong database and reporting experience, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent data workstreams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The employee collaborates directly with reporting leaders, takes direction effectively, and operates with a high degree of independence and ownership. This is a hybrid contract position based in Arlington, Virginia, with one day per week onsite and the remaining time remote. The role involves frequent use of Excel, relational databases, enterprise reporting platforms such as Workiva or similar tools, and productivity and collaboration applications such as Asana. The employee will collaborate with global teams across finance, sustainability, controllership, and other business functions. The pay range is $40.00–$42.00 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply to benefits, which may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave. The position is anticipated to close on October 30, 2026.
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 demonstrated 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 or more 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.
- Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent workstreams and deliver in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Fluency with technology-driven productivity and collaboration applications and tools, and ability to learn new platforms quickly.
- 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 general sustainability reporting frameworks, ESG concepts, or corporate responsibility programs.
- Experience in finance or sustainability, or marketing experience 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 or more 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, take direction, and independently own workstreams and drive 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 to support sustainability reporting and data management.
- Communicate data issues, findings, and requirements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, in writing and verbally.
- Manage multiple concurrent data workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and meet 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 coverage
- Accident coverage
- 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 or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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Career Level
Mid Level
