Position summary

Simon-Kucher is hiring a Global Senior ESG Manager for Engagement & Partnerships to join its internal ESG department. The team plays a key role in the firm’s commitment to social and environmental goals beyond profit maximization, building relationships with internal teams and external entities. You will lead and develop the firm’s global ESG engagement ecosystem and pro-bono portfolio, helping ensure Simon-Kucher stays committed to sustainability and social impact.

Why this role matters

A firm’s ESG commitments only create impact when they are activated across its people and partners. This role owns the engagement, partnerships, and social impact programs that turn Simon-Kucher’s ESG strategy into volunteering, pro-bono work, and measurable outcomes across a global organization.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global engagement ecosystem including the international ESG Captains network, aligning local initiatives, volunteering, donations, and social impact programs with the firm’s ESG strategy.
• Own the global pro-bono portfolio including partner management, project governance, impact measurement, and reporting.
• Build strategic partnerships with nonprofits, social enterprises, foundations, and other external partners to maximize social impact and create engagement opportunities for employees.
• Design employee engagement initiatives that strengthen ESG awareness, foster a culture of responsibility, and encourage participation in sustainability and social impact activities.
• Lead ESG events and campaigns including initiatives such as the annual Impact Week.
• Measure impact by defining, tracking, and evaluating engagement and social impact KPIs for transparent outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to ESG reporting by providing program data, impact assessments, and stakeholder insights on employee engagement and social impact.
• Manage strategic ESG projects independently, ensuring prioritization, stakeholder alignment, timely execution, and measurable impact.

Team and stakeholders

You will work within Simon-Kucher’s global ESG department, leading the international ESG Captains network and building relationships with nonprofits, foundations, social enterprises, and internal teams across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.

Key details

This is a role based in Germany across six office locations, with hybrid working and the option to work from abroad (workation). Benefits include a daycare allowance, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s in Sustainability, ESG, Corporate Responsibility, Public Policy, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, corporate citizenship, or social impact, including hands-on responsibility for ESG programs, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, or reporting.
• At least 3 years independently managing global or multi-country ESG programs, stakeholder networks, or engagement/social impact initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles, social impact frameworks, and sustainability-related reporting and measurement.
• Experience collaborating with nonprofits, foundations, social enterprises, or other impact-focused partners.
• Skilled at managing stakeholders across functions, geographies, and organizational levels, driving initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint and Excel) and excellent written and verbal English.
• A proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills and a demonstrated commitment to sustainability and social impact.