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Program Manager, and ESG and Human Rights
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Your Role and Responsibilities
The ESG and Human Rights analyst position is located in IBM’s Corporate Social Responsibility organization, reporting to the Director, ESG. The ESG team works closely with the AI Ethics group, the businesses, Legal, Procurement, Human Resources, Investor Relations, Research, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Operations on a day-to-day basis. The program manager will support the nascent human rights practice, in developing the program and policies, and IBM’s ESG reporting.
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage IBM’s responses to key ESG ratings/rankings agencies (e.g. MSCI, ISS, EcoVadis etc.), ensuring the data is accurate and deadlines are met
- Support the development of a human rights strategy, framework, and roadmap working across IBM functions and businesses
- Coordinate human rights gap analysis and data collection
- Manage cross-functional Human Rights Working Group including monthly meetings and socialization of human rights strategy
- Support IBM client engagements by supplying human rights data and weaving into the ESG narrative; update messaging and resources for IBM employees who engage with clients
- Support the development of the annual ESG Report, content for annual reports, shareholder-facing materials, and other mandatory disclosures as it relates to human rights
- Manage maintenance support efforts for ESG data on IBM websites (IBM.com/impact) including updates, new content, and standards refresh
- Conduct and maintain benchmarking of human rights practices among IBM’s peers and customers including identifying best practices and opportunities for improvement
- Develop mitigation strategies, policies, and impact management plans
- Support internal and external communications to drive awareness of human rights efforts
- Engage internally with stakeholders to ensure compliance with upcoming human rights regulations and disclosures in the United States and European Union
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- 5+ years of experience in human rights management or a related field in a corporate or firm setting
- Knowledge and experience responding to key ESG ratings/rankings questionnaires
- Strong understanding of global human rights landscape, frameworks and standards, evolving legislation and trends affecting technology companies
- Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to present to and work effectively with others at all levels: executive, technical, and external vendors
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent judgment and decision making; ability to resolve conflict & problem solve; proven ability to make complex decisions based on experience; and analysis and judgment
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