Sustainability Digitization Manager

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ROLE PROFILE

GRADE: G35

JOB TITLE: Sustainability Digitization Manager

EXTERNAL JOB TITLE: Sustainability Digitization Manager

FUNCTION: Operations Development, Sustainability & Quality

SUB FUNCTION: Sustainability Digitization Program

CITY & COUNTRY: Pakistan

ROLE SUMMARY

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

The Sustainability Digitalization Manager is responsible for the execution of the development, integration, and continuous improvement of BAT's sustainability digitalization agenda. The role manages data-driven initiatives that enable accurate ESG reporting, actionable insights, and effective decision-making across the operations function specifically:

• Executing the integration of third-party system across operations (S1, S2, S3, Water, Waste, and Circular Economy).
• Coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to embed data quality, analytics, and insights into operational and disclosure processes.
• Driving continuous improvement in data governance, reporting efficiency, and decision-making capabilities.
• Supporting the alignment of sustainability data systems with regulatory and voluntary disclosure requirements.
   
  What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
   
  By managing digitalization activities, the role ensures high-quality, reliable sustainability data and reporting that directly supports BAT's external disclosures, internal decision-making, and achievement of sustainability targets. The role manages the interface between data systems, analytics, and ESG strategy execution to drive measurable performance outcomes:
   

Reports to

Sustainability Digitization Program Manager

Number of Direct Reports

n/a

Core Relationships

Internal – Sustainability Reporting, Digital Business Services (DBS), Digital and Analytics (D&A), Procurement Sustainability, Leaf Analytics, R&D (LCA) team, Corporate reporting, Climate COE, etc.

External – Software vendors, Big 4 consultants, etc

Geographic Scope 

Global

Travel Required

0%

 ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages the integration and ongoing operation of BAT's digital sustainability tools
• Drives and supports third-party product developments through requirements gathering, documentation, Unit Test, and User Acceptance Test.
• Leads the design of interim analytics e.g. models, dashboards, interim Excel tools to bridge system gaps and accelerate insights and analytics.
• Coordinate improvements in data lineage, definitions, and documentation to strengthen governance and auditability.
• Drive business insights extraction from the third-party system sustainability data (S1, S2,S2,Water, Waste, and Circular Economy)
• Manage continuous improvement activities with stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and map optimal processes.
• Build internal digital literacy and ESG data knowledge through training and knowledge-sharing.    
   

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

Experience Required

• Proven experience in sustainability data management, analytics, or digitalization within a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of systems operations in a business environment (ERP, CRM, ESG platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to manage large datasets, ensuring quality, integrity, and consistency.
• Working knowledge of data visualization and dashboard tools.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders to translate technical outputs into business-relevant insights.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
    

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of environmental reporting frameworks e.g. Green House Gas Protocol, Global Reporting Initiative, CDP, DEFRA, EIA, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functional digitalization initiatives.
• Strong data analytics and digital process optimization skills.
• Proficiency in Excel data visualization and dashboards. Basic knowledge of SQL and Python are desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to coordinate across functions and geographies.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Relevant business qualification – Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Sustainability Analytics
• Membership or qualification of any professional environmental body would be an advantage 

BENEFICIAL

• Experience working in agile/SCRUM project environment
• Able to cope with a fast-paced environment
• Working with UK based teams

 QUALIFYING QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

• Can you describe a time when you managed the integration or assurance of large, complex datasets to support business reporting?
• How have you applied digital tools or analytics to improve data quality, integrity, or decision-making in a corporate environment?
• What is your understanding of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and how would you ensure accurate reporting across these categories?
• How have you kept up to date with evolving sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, TCFD, CDP) and applied them in practice?

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

WHY JOIN BAT?
We're one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

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