Deputy General Manager - Environment/Social & Governance

- As DGM (Environmental, Social, and Governance) you will be responsible for developing/ supplementing and implementing ESG strategy and initiatives.

- This includes setting goals and targets for sustainability and social responsibility, and ensuring that the is meeting or exceeding those targets..

Your Operational Function will be:

- Provide technical analysis and review of energy conservation and sustainability projects and programs, identify risks and opportunities, make recommendations for continuous improvement and communicate findings with program stakeholders.

- Manage transition process of new incoming hotels for all ESG practices.

- Lead and manage third party vendors and national account partners, as required, setting clear expectations, accountability, data analysis and reporting

- Periodically visit and audit properties as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

- Manage other departmental tasks and initiatives, as assigned

As Strategy and Planning lead you will:

- Subject matter expert for cross-functional stakeholders for all aspects of ESG and sustainability matters, including emissions, energy, water, waste, community and workforce engagement programs.

- Develops strategy for value-add energy conservation and sustainability programs across portfolio, with the ability to develop and present the business case for new programs.

- Drive forward-thinking operational improvements and property/portfolio level through the identification and implementation of ESG initiatives via hands-on coaching and teamwork

- Update and implement systems, procedures and work practices to ensure "audit-ready" state of compliance with company and regulatory agency policies

- Provides leadership, process, technology platforms and strategies to assist properties to minimize consumption/expenses and increase profitability

- Create and distribute sustainability engagement content at a regular cadence that promotes workforce engagement across energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements for this role:

- Ability to think out-of-the-box and bring creative, unconventional, and innovative solutions to the table

- A background in hospitality would be a plus

- Keen eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills

- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills

- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships