ESG Data & Tech Lead
Hybrid
Zaventem, Belgium
Full Time
25-02-2025
Job Specifications
Join our Big 4 consulting firm as the Senior Manager of ESG Data & Tech, where you will lead multidisciplinary collaborations to shape, manage, and steer transformative ESG data and technology initiatives. This role is about more than CSRD compliance—it's about enabling organizations to drive their ESG agenda effectively and maximize value generation from their sustainability data. By integrating advanced technologies and deploying effective operating models you will empower clients to harness their data for meaningful impact.
The KPMG Lighthouse is our center of excellence around Data, AI and Emerging Technologies. Combining our data-driven capabilities and technologies with our deep-rooted domain and sector expertise, we help tackle our clients’ growth, cost and risks challenges and opportunities. We guide them through their business transformation and help prepare them for a future of continuous change.
Roles & Responsibilities
As the ESG Data & Tech Lead, you will:
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with ESG experts, technology alliances, and industry leaders to design and deliver holistic solutions that help clients achieve their ESG goals and regulatory requirements.
Enable Broader ESG Agendas: Work with clients to embed sustainability into their core business strategy, leveraging data insights to drive actionable initiatives and long-term value creation.
Strategize & Innovate: Define and lead the execution of ESG data strategies, integrating regulatory compliance (CSRD and beyond) with broader sustainability frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, SASB).
Technology Enablement: Advocate and implement best-in-class ESG platforms such as Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, Workiva, Sweep, and others to streamline ESG data collection, reporting, and performance management.
Project Leadership: Steer complex, multidisciplinary ESG data projects from conception to execution, ensuring seamless integration of technology, strategy, and analytics to meet client goals.
Foster Multidisciplinary Teams: Build and lead diverse teams that combine expertise in Data & AI, ESG, and technology to co-create solutions tailored to client challenges.
Thought Leadership: Contribute to shaping the ESG data and tech discourse through thought leadership publications, speaking engagements, and active participation in industry forums.
Client Impact: Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, helping them understand the value of ESG data and its role in driving competitive advantage and sustainable outcomes.
Skills & Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader with the following qualifications:
Experience & Expertise:
7+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, or technology consulting, with significant focus on ESG and sustainability initiatives.
Proven track record of leading ESG projects, addressing both regulatory compliance and broader sustainability goals.
Knowledge of sustainability technologies such as Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, Workiva, Sweep, or similar platforms is a strong asset.
Collaboration & Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, integrating ESG expertise, advanced analytics, and cutting-edge technology capabilities.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging and influencing C-level executives and external partners.
Technical & Strategic Acumen:
Deep expertise in data governance, analytics, AI, and automation technologies as enablers for ESG transformation.
Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks (CSRD, GRI, TCFD, SASB) and data-driven sustainability metrics.
Certifications in data management, AI, or analytics (e.g., CDMP, CMMI-DMM) are a plus.
Communication & Influence:
Fluent in English and Dutch, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to produce thought leadership and represent organizations at industry events.
We offer
Purpose-Driven Leadership: Lead transformative projects that help organizations achieve their sustainability objectives while maximizing value from ESG data.
Innovative Environment: Collaborate with ESG experts and leverage leading-edge technologies like Microsoft, Workiva, and Sweep to shape sustainable solutions.
Inclusive Culture: Work in a diverse and supportive workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.
Flexibility & Development: Hybrid working arrangements, tailored development programs, and global opportunities to advance your career.
Empowered Impact: The opportunity to influence the ESG data and technology agenda on a global scale, while inspiring and mentoring high-performing teams.
Take the lead in driving ESG transformation, empowering organizations to leverage data and technology for sustainable, long-term value.
About the Company
Uncovering a world of opportunity together. Whether your objective is to speed up digitalization, manage risk, drive growth, optimize cost, or increase your competitive advantage to secure your organization’s future, we can help you uncover fresh insights and develop new opportunities for your organization. Learn how to fully leverage data so that you can put it to work for your organization and discover how we can help your business stay relevant through Digital & Technology, Innovation, and Compliance. Know more
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