Manager, Environmental & Social Management System Implementation (12-month FTC)

Control Risks is partnering with an international data center company who are rapidly scaling digital infrastructure across the Asia Pacific and Middle East. We are seeking an experienced project management and governance professional to accelerate delivery of our client's E&S enhancement roadmap in Malaysia, including commitments aligned with international E&S standards and financing requirements. This role will be based in Johor Bahru, and will partner closely with our client's Safety, Sustainability, Risk, Operations, departments, as well as external advisors to translate the E&S enhancement requirements into practical business processes and manage project delivery against agreed milestones.

Responsibilities

Drive the implementation roadmap for the client's Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), ensuring actions, owners, timelines and deliverables are clearly managed; Establish governance rhythms, progress tracking and escalation processes; Coordinate delivery of agreed E&S improvement actions, including enhancements to policies, procedures and operational processes across environmental management, labour standards, contractor management, stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms; Work with local business owners to embed requirements into practical ways of working across projects and operations; Support knowledge transfer and continuous capability-building with corporate teams; Act as the central coordination point across Sustainability, Risk, Operations, Safety, People, Procurement, and external advisors; Manage advisor deliverables, consolidate inputs, resolve dependencies and translate recommendations into clear actions; Maintain structured documentation and evidence to demonstrate completion of agreed actions; Support assurance-readiness activities by validating evidence, identifying implementation gaps and tracking corrective actions; Prepare progress updates for working groups, senior management and relevant stakeholders

Requirements

4+ years’ experience in environmental and social management systems compliance, program management, advisory or related fields; Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders; Strong project governance capability, including action tracking, reporting and delivery management; Experience working with consultants/advisors and translating recommendations into business implementation; Strong stakeholder engagement skills with ability to influence without direct authority; Excellent written communication skills with ability to create clear governance materials and executive updates

Nice to have

Familiarity with Environmental & Social Management Systems, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles or similar frameworks; Experience in infrastructure, construction, energy, real assets or data centres