Environmental Sustainability Manag / Sustainable Development Director

🌟 We're Hiring: Environmental Sustainability Manager / Sustainable Development Director 📍 Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) 🕒 Employment Type: Part-Time 💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior 🌐 Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About Us We are a globally focused organization committed to building responsible, resilient, and sustainable business practices. Our work connects environmental performance, operational efficiency, social responsibility, and long-term business growth. We value professionals who can turn sustainability goals into practical strategies, measurable initiatives, and meaningful business outcomes. Through collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement, we aim to support organizations in reducing environmental impact while strengthening operational and commercial performance. The Role We are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Manager / Sustainable Development Director to lead sustainability initiatives across environmental performance, resource efficiency, ESG-related programs, and responsible business development. This role is ideal for a strategic and commercially minded professional who can assess environmental risks, develop sustainability roadmaps, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and communicate progress to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine technical understanding with strong project management, analytical, and leadership capabilities. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement environmental sustainability strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Establish sustainability targets, roadmaps, KPIs, and performance measurement frameworks. Identify opportunities to reduce energy use, emissions, waste, water consumption, and resource intensity. Lead environmental improvement and sustainability projects across business operations. Support ESG initiatives, sustainability reporting, and responsible business programs. Monitor environmental performance and analyze relevant operational and sustainability data. Assess environmental risks and recommend practical mitigation and improvement measures. Coordinate sustainability initiatives with operations, finance, procurement, facilities, HR, and leadership teams. Evaluate suppliers and business partners against sustainability and responsible sourcing expectations. Support carbon reduction, energy efficiency, circular economy, and waste management initiatives. Prepare management reports, dashboards, presentations, and sustainability performance updates. Research emerging environmental trends, technologies, market developments, and regulatory expectations. Build business cases for sustainability investments and assess potential financial and operational benefits. Promote sustainability awareness and encourage environmentally responsible practices across teams. Maintain accurate documentation, project records, policies, and performance data. Continuously identify opportunities to improve environmental, social, and operational outcomes. Requirements 3+ years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, environmental management, ESG, sustainable development, or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred. Strong understanding of sustainability principles, environmental performance, resource efficiency, and ESG concepts. Experience developing sustainability strategies, KPIs, initiatives, or improvement programs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret environmental and operational data. Excellent project coordination, stakeholder management, and communication abilities. Ability to translate sustainability objectives into practical business initiatives. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Comfortable working independently with distributed and international teams. Professional certifications are not required unless specifically relevant to the role. What We Offer Fully remote, part-time working arrangement with flexibility. Opportunity to contribute to meaningful sustainability and responsible-business initiatives. Exposure to international projects, stakeholders, and emerging sustainability practices. Collaborative environment where strategic ideas and continuous improvement are encouraged. Access to modern digital tools and data-driven working methods. Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities. Opportunities for professional growth and broader leadership exposure. A role where environmental impact, business performance, and long-term sustainability come together.