ESG Program Manager

Job #8717 | On-site — Westerville, OH (5 days in office) | Full-Time | Contract ABOUT THE ROLE The ESG Program Manager serves as the operational backbone of a large organization's Responsible Business function — keeping strategic priorities on track, governance structures running smoothly, and cross-functional stakeholders aligned. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of sustainability, regulatory readiness, and enterprise program management, supporting senior leadership on both day-to-day execution and long-term initiative planning. It's built for someone who brings structure to complexity and can manage multiple workstreams without losing sight of the details. ABOUT OUR CLIENT Our client is a large, nationally recognized organization with a mature and growing Responsible Business function. They operate across multiple business units with complex cross-functional stakeholder environments, and are investing significantly in sustainability governance, regulatory readiness, and corporate disclosure initiatives. DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS & GOVERNANCE Coordinate execution of Responsible Business priorities, strategic initiatives, and enterprise commitments across the organization Maintain governance processes, workplans, project trackers, action logs, operating rhythms, and reporting processes Facilitate cross-functional coordination, track risks and dependencies, and support issue resolution Develop scalable processes, tools, governance structures, and operational frameworks that improve organizational effectiveness Lead continuous improvement efforts that enhance the maturity, scalability, and efficiency of Responsible Business processes Support governance, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement activities associated with the annual Responsible Business Report and related disclosure initiatives Serve as a key operational partner helping leadership maintain visibility into priorities, commitments, and progress REGULATORY READINESS & ENTERPRISE COORDINATION Coordinate Responsible Business readiness efforts related to sustainability, climate, disclosure, supply chain, governance, and corporate responsibility requirements Support implementation planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and enterprise readiness activities Facilitate collaboration among Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, HR, Communications, and Responsible Business stakeholders Help leadership translate regulatory developments into practical workplans, implementation roadmaps, and governance requirements Support readiness assessments, leadership communications, implementation tracking, and governance reporting REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Communications, Sustainability, Project Management, Organizational Leadership, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience 5–8+ years of experience in program management, business operations, governance, consulting, sustainability, communications, compliance, or related disciplines Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional initiatives involving executive stakeholders, competing priorities, and multiple workstreams Experience supporting executive leadership through governance, strategic planning, communications, stakeholder engagement, and program execution Experience developing governance processes, policies, procedures, or program management frameworks Experience coordinating budgets, contracts, consultants, vendors, and related business operations activities Strong business judgment, organizational skills, and ability to execute in a fast-paced environment Please note: this role requires a background check, drug screen, and signing of a noncompete/confidentiality agreement upon placement ABOUT US Portfolio Creative is an award-winning specialized staffing and recruiting company providing talent in the digital, marketing, and creative industries. We work with clients in several states, and employ candidates in and outside of Ohio. Portfolio Creative is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to ensuring all employees are recruited, assigned, and employed on a nondiscriminatory basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr