Sustainability Advisor

2 months ago

ChicagoIL N laSalleSt, United States Cognizant Full time

Sustainability Advisor - ESG Software Solutions Background Are you passionate about leveraging digital technologies to help Fortune 500 companies to transform their ESG programs? Have you engaged with senior ESG stakeholders to recommend ESG software solutions combined with optimal data management strategies that enable more efficient, more accurate ESG KPI calculations? Would you consider yourself an expert in ESG Software solution? If the answer to these questions is “yes” then we have an opportunity that might peak your interest. Our North America Sustainability team is searching for a Sustainability Advisor focused on ESG software solutions. This person is a unique combination of a business strategist and digital technologist, with a strong understanding of ESG software solutions, especially Salesforce Net Zero Cloud. At Cognizant, you would be a member of Cognizant’s rapidly growing Sustainability Practice, where we help clients to identify and deploy technology solutions that enable them to more accurately and more efficiently monitor their ESG KPIs. Following are key details about this role: Responsibilities Lead client-facing conversations around digital technology solutions, including: ESG software solutions (especially Salesforce Net Zero Cloud), ESG data management strategy, regulatory compliance (e.g. CSRD, EUDR). Be an integral part of a team that develops highly strategic deliverables that will set the direction of our Fortune 500 clients for years to come. Serve as the domain expert for ESG software solutions to Fortune 500 ESG leaders as a part of Cognizant’s digital transformation projects. This requires the ability to understand client pain points and then to recommend a digital solution that best meets the client’s needs. Encourage forward thinking solutions and a collaborative communication environment to achieve business buy in. Support internal business development and sales teams in formulating the value propositions around ESG software solutions and data management to unlock new outcomes for clients. Develop key partnerships with ESG software solution providers to enhance Cognizant’s partnerships and solution offerings. Partner with Cognizant’s sustainability team to create accelerators and high value reusable assets (e.g. content, thought leadership) to enhance Cognizant’s value proposition in the ESG space. Qualifications · Hands on experience with ESG software solutions, especially Salesforce Net Zero Cloud. · Understanding of the key advantages of industry leading ESG software solutions, including IBM Envizi, Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, Sphera, etc. · Experience with systems architecture and designing scalable performance-driven solutions based on requirements and business roadmap. · Experience with data integration tools and integrating Salesforce with different business systems (ETL, AppExchange managed packages, CRMA, etc.) · Proven success engaging with clients and development teams to identify opportunities for digital technology to help clients to achieve their sustainability goals · Client focused, detail-oriented, organized and independent thinker · Working knowledge of the GHG Protocol and carbon emissions reporting frameworks (e.g. GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD) · Experience influencing across organization levels, including with senior management · Exceptional listening, written and verbal communication skills · Experience in Agile and waterfall based technology deployments · Over 5 years professional experience working in the sustainability technology sector. · Active Salesforce certifications (e.g. Net Zero Cloud Accredited Professional) · BS or MS in electrical engineering, computer science, environmental engineering, or other related engineering. MS/MBA preferred Expected travel: 15%

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