Director, Information & Communications Technology, Advisory Service
THE ORGANIZATION
A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, BSR is seeking a Director,
Information and Communications Technology (ICT). BSR works with its global
network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business
strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector
collaboration. With seven offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR
leverages its expertise in the environment, human rights, economic
development, and transparency and accountability to guide global companies
toward creating a just and sustainable world. Visit www.bsr.org for more
information.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of ICT will have primary responsibility for building and
leading BSR's work with telecommunications, consumer electronics, equipment
manufacturing, internet and software companies worldwide. This person will
work closely with BSR's Director team to develop business opportunities and
deliver consulting projects that provide high value to BSR members and other
leading companies that are interested in improving their sustainability
performance. The Director will oversee and participate in project teams
focused on the development and implementation of responsible business
practices. This position is full-time, based in San Francisco, and reports
to the Senior Vice President, Advisory Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Consulting and Member Services: The Director will play a leading role in
delivering consulting services to member and non-member companies in the ICT
sector. Areas of project focus may include: sustainability strategy
development, reporting and transparency, stakeholder engagement, human
rights, environmental sustainability, responsible supply chain management
and sustainable product design. The Director may be required to provide
services to companies outside of the ICT sector according to business needs.
Business Development and Recruitment: The Director will have significant
responsibility for recruiting new member companies and will play a leading
role in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
Internal Practice Management: The Director will represent the ICT sector at
internal management meetings, strategy discussions and budget planning. The
Director will assist in supervising and developing the professional
capabilities of other members of BSR's consulting and research teams.
External Representation: The Director will represent both BSR and the ICT
practice to external audiences by: presenting at industry conferences;
writing publications; forming beneficial external partnerships; and creating
other opportunities to raise the profile of BSR more broadly.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in business, law, public policy, environmental management or
other relevant discipline required.
Significant business experience (at least 10 years) required, to perform the
key functions of a consulting leader, including: developing and maintaining
senior-level client relationships; pursuing and creating business
opportunities; and overseeing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Significant experience working with, or in, the ICT sector
Deep knowledge and experience in key sustainability content areas, such as:
stakeholder engagement, supply chain, environment, human rights, or local
economic development.
Experience in developing sustainability-related methodologies, such as:
sustainability reporting, social/environmental risk assessment, strategy
design & implementation, or social/environmental impact indicator
development.
Knowledge and experience related to business processes such as strategic
planning, organizational development, training programs, performance
management, change management, etc.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to
mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Outstanding verbal, written, and facilitation skills.
Willingness to undertake business travel (~ 25% time).
Language skills: Fluent in English, with an additional language from a
region in which BSR is based a strongly preferred.
Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial
organization with a collaborative environment.
High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership,
Respect and Integrity.
DIVERSITY
BSR is committed to developing an inclusive work environment where diversity
of thought, style, culture and skill and is valued in support of individual
performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
BSR offers an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental,
vision, life and disability insurance, a 401k savings plan, paid time off
(PTO), sick and other family friendly leaves, paid time off for volunteer
activities and a casual atmosphere. Compensation is competitive and
commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience level and the constraints
of a non-profit business organization.
Please apply only online at www.bsr.org/bsrjobs
A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, BSR is seeking a Director,
Information and Communications Technology (ICT). BSR works with its global
network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business
strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector
collaboration. With seven offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR
leverages its expertise in the environment, human rights, economic
development, and transparency and accountability to guide global companies
toward creating a just and sustainable world. Visit www.bsr.org for more
information.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of ICT will have primary responsibility for building and
leading BSR's work with telecommunications, consumer electronics, equipment
manufacturing, internet and software companies worldwide. This person will
work closely with BSR's Director team to develop business opportunities and
deliver consulting projects that provide high value to BSR members and other
leading companies that are interested in improving their sustainability
performance. The Director will oversee and participate in project teams
focused on the development and implementation of responsible business
practices. This position is full-time, based in San Francisco, and reports
to the Senior Vice President, Advisory Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Consulting and Member Services: The Director will play a leading role in
delivering consulting services to member and non-member companies in the ICT
sector. Areas of project focus may include: sustainability strategy
development, reporting and transparency, stakeholder engagement, human
rights, environmental sustainability, responsible supply chain management
and sustainable product design. The Director may be required to provide
services to companies outside of the ICT sector according to business needs.
Business Development and Recruitment: The Director will have significant
responsibility for recruiting new member companies and will play a leading
role in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
Internal Practice Management: The Director will represent the ICT sector at
internal management meetings, strategy discussions and budget planning. The
Director will assist in supervising and developing the professional
capabilities of other members of BSR's consulting and research teams.
External Representation: The Director will represent both BSR and the ICT
practice to external audiences by: presenting at industry conferences;
writing publications; forming beneficial external partnerships; and creating
other opportunities to raise the profile of BSR more broadly.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in business, law, public policy, environmental management or
other relevant discipline required.
Significant business experience (at least 10 years) required, to perform the
key functions of a consulting leader, including: developing and maintaining
senior-level client relationships; pursuing and creating business
opportunities; and overseeing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Significant experience working with, or in, the ICT sector
Deep knowledge and experience in key sustainability content areas, such as:
stakeholder engagement, supply chain, environment, human rights, or local
economic development.
Experience in developing sustainability-related methodologies, such as:
sustainability reporting, social/environmental risk assessment, strategy
design & implementation, or social/environmental impact indicator
development.
Knowledge and experience related to business processes such as strategic
planning, organizational development, training programs, performance
management, change management, etc.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to
mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Outstanding verbal, written, and facilitation skills.
Willingness to undertake business travel (~ 25% time).
Language skills: Fluent in English, with an additional language from a
region in which BSR is based a strongly preferred.
Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial
organization with a collaborative environment.
High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership,
Respect and Integrity.
DIVERSITY
BSR is committed to developing an inclusive work environment where diversity
of thought, style, culture and skill and is valued in support of individual
performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
BSR offers an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental,
vision, life and disability insurance, a 401k savings plan, paid time off
(PTO), sick and other family friendly leaves, paid time off for volunteer
activities and a casual atmosphere. Compensation is competitive and
commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience level and the constraints
of a non-profit business organization.
Please apply only online at www.bsr.org/bsrjobs
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