ESG Project Manager

ESG Project Manager 
(Project Manager II JP33173) 
 
North Chicago- Abbott Park
Hybrid schedule- Tuesday-Thursday onsite, M&F remote
Standard Business Hours
12 months contract to start  (potential extension)
$63-$67/hr based on benefit selection


 
Overview
Orion Group is seeking an ESG Project Manager II to support our pharmaceutical client’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives, specifically focused on Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supplier sustainability.
This role will play a critical part in enhancing ESG data quality, supporting regulatory compliance (including CSDDD), and driving cross-functional initiatives to advance sustainability goals and science-based targets.
 
Key Responsibilities

Scope 3 Data & Process Enhancement

• Improve the completeness, accuracy, and transparency of Scope 3 GHG emissions data in alignment with GHG Protocol standards
• Support development and documentation of Scope 3 calculations and relevancy assessments
• Pilot and support supplier data collection initiatives to gather emissions data
• Establish and enhance governance, controls, and documentation for repeatable processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, ESG, and other stakeholders to drive data accuracy and engagement
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier sustainability participation and reporting
• Collaborate on internal training and stakeholder engagement efforts

CSDDD & ESG Compliance Support

• Assist in preparing for Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requirements
• Partner with ESG, Legal, and Procurement to support development and implementation of human rights policies
• Help ensure supplier compliance with sustainability and human rights expectations

Sustainability Strategy Execution

• Support initiatives aimed at achieving science-based targets, including increasing supplier participation in sustainability programs
• Contribute to action plans that drive long-term ESG and supplier sustainability improvements

 
Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, procurement, or related fields
• Hands-on experience with GHG accounting (including Scope 3 categories)
• Experience working with or engaging suppliers on sustainability initiatives
• Strong ability to work in cross-functional, matrixed environments
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ESG regulations such as CSDDD
• Experience supporting science-based targets or sustainability reporting initiatives
• Passion for sustainability and corporate responsibility

 
Why This Role?

• High-impact role supporting enterprise-wide ESG initiatives
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across global teams
• Opportunity to shape sustainability strategy and compliance efforts

 



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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.