Hiring: ESG Competency Head – Leading Sustainability Transformation & Innovation

ESG Competency Head | Enterprise Sustainability Leadership

The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Competency Head is a high-impact, C-suite adjacent role designed for a visionary leader who can bridge the gap between enterprise technology and global sustainability mandates. This role isn’t just about compliance; it is about Sustainability Innovation—using technology, data, and engineering to build prototypes and scaled solutions that help global organizations meet their “Net Zero” and social responsibility targets.

You will act as the primary architect of the organization’s Sustainability offerings, working at the intersection of business development, product management, and technical consulting.

🟢 Role Overview & Impact

As the ESG Competency Head, you own the end-to-end lifecycle of sustainability transformation for enterprise clients.

• Strategic Advisory: Work directly with C-suite executives to formulate sustainability strategies and policies that align with global regulations (like CSRD, SEC mandates, or BRSR).

• Innovation Engine: Lead the translation of abstract sustainability goals into working prototypes by collaborating with engineering, services teams, and technology partners.

• Business Development: Partner with Sales Leadership to identify, qualify, and close high-value sustainability engagements, creating a robust pipeline of ESG-led digital innovation.

• Ecosystem Orchestration: Identify and enable partners (Alliance Management) who can accelerate the delivery of sustainability solutions, from carbon footprint tracking to circular economy platforms.

• Thought Leadership: Act as the face of the ESG practice at global events, publishing research and articles that establish the firm as a leader in sustainability transformation.

📊 Compensation & Market Benchmarks (2026)

Based on 2026 data for ESG Leadership roles in the Global IT & Consulting sectors:

🎯 Required Skills & Qualities

• The Strategist: Proven experience in ESG business development, consulting, and product management. Experience in IT solution development is a significant advantage.

• The Expert: Thorough knowledge of sustainability laws, regulations, and reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD).

• The Communicator: Superlative presentation skills; ability to pitch a $10M sustainability business case to a Board of Directors.

• The Financial Mind: Ability to create and execute budgets, conduct feasibility studies, and identify grant/funding opportunities for green initiatives.

• The Builder: Passion for enterprise operations and the implementation of real-world, implementation-ready sustainability projects.