Sustainability Manager - ESG Strategy

Sustainability Manager - ESG Strategy Job Snapshot Role:
Sustainability Manager - ESG Strategy

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Environmental Services Function:
Environmental Protection-Conservation

Experience:

Minimum 15 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview

The Sustainability Manager - ESG Strategy opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is an Environmental Services role leading initiatives that support corporate objectives and Saudi Arabia 's Vision 2030. AECOM is hiring an experienced sustainability leader to develop strategies, analyze ESG performance and coordinate organizational change through measurable environmental and social programs.

Country:
Saudi Arabia City:
Riyadh Industry: Environmental Services Function:
Environmental Protection-Conservation Salary: SAR  per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality:
Any Job Type: Full-time

The Sustainability Manager will guide the development and delivery of environmental, social and governance initiatives across the organization. The position combines strategic planning, regulatory compliance, performance analysis, project management and stakeholder engagement to advance responsible operations and contribute to regional sustainability priorities.

• Develop sustainability strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Implement environmental and social responsibility programs.
• Maintain alignment with regulatory and certification requirements.
• Analyze environmental, social and governance performance metrics.
• Prepare detailed ESG reports for senior management.
• Communicate sustainability results to external stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with local and international standards.
• Coordinate sustainability certification activities.
• Manage projects from initial planning through completion.
• Establish project budgets and allocate required resources.
• Coordinate internal departments around sustainability priorities.
• Engage external stakeholders and industry partners.
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impacts.
• Support organizational change through evidence-based recommendations.
• Establish key performance indicators for sustainability programs.
• Monitor initiative effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and deliver employee sustainability training.
• Strengthen organizational awareness of responsible practices.
• Research emerging technologies and environmental trends.
• Evaluate best practices relevant to Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
• Work with supply-chain partners to improve sustainability performance.
• Promote resource efficiency and circular-economy principles.
• Prepare reports for corporate leaders, investors and regulators.
• Support carbon-reduction and greenhouse-gas management initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of commitments, actions and performance results.

• Minimum 15 years of sustainability management or environmental compliance experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement sustainability strategies.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in environmental data and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, B Corp or equivalent certifications.
• Strong project-management and organizational capabilities.
• Experience controlling budgets and conducting financial analysis.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Middle East or GCC experience is preferred.
• Understanding of Saudi Vision 2030 sustainability priorities.
• Experience with carbon-footprint assessment and greenhouse-gas accounting.
• Knowledge of supply-chain sustainability.
• Familiarity with circular-economy principles.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and change-management capabilities.
• Understanding of renewable-energy and energy-efficiency programs.
• Experience with sustainability software and reporting platforms.
• Strategic and analytically focused approach to decision-making.

• Sustainability strategy
• ESG frameworks
• ESG reporting
• Environmental compliance
• ISO 14001
• Sustainability certifications
• Environmental metrics
• Perform…