Nachhaltigkeitsmanagerin / Nachhaltigkeitsmanager ESG-Reporting / CSRD-Bericht

The primary mission centers on preparing and executing the annual CSRD-compliant sustainability report. You will collaborate directly within the dedicated CSRD task force to conceptualize, deploy, and refine an enterprise-wide sustainability controlling system tailored to the complex regulatory environment. Key responsibilities include defining, aggregating, and validating non-financial KPIs across operational units. You will evaluate data workflows to ensure audit readiness, quality assurance, and compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Taxonomy. Additionally, you will support the implementation of dedicated ESG reporting software and tools for climate risk and scenario analysis. This includes coordinating cross-functional processes between internal departments and external technical vendors, as well as developing roll-out workshops and executive briefings.

Working in this position provides an exceptional deep dive into large-scale application of European reporting frameworks, particularly ESRS and EU Taxonomy rules applied to the built environment. Candidates will gain specialized insight into integrating complex real estate metrics into standardized ESG systems. Professionals can expect hands-on experience with emerging climate risk assessment tools and enterprise ESG software implementations. Navigating software configuration, data pipelines, and internal change management builds strong technical capabilities in sustainability controlling. Moreover, the internal training academy and structured mentorship program ensure access to ongoing professional development, sharpening both data management acumen and executive communication within the German public administration sector.

The ideal candidate brings a university degree in sustainability science, environmental engineering, business informatics, economics, or industrial engineering. Practical professional experience of at least two years directly focused on ESG reporting or CSRD frameworks is essential. Technically, candidates should possess solid knowledge of the CSRD, European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and the EU Taxonomy. Proficiency with modern ESG reporting systems and enterprise IT architectures will significantly strengthen the profile. Strong interpersonal capabilities are critical. The role demands structured project management skills, analytical rigour, and fluent German language proficiency (C1 minimum) to communicate complex regulatory requirements to non-specialist internal stakeholders.

Highlight practical familiarity with ESRS data points and any prior involvement in setting up non-financial reporting cycles or audit controls. Demonstrating how you bridged the gap between raw data collection and final reporting will stand out. Given the public administration context, emphasize your ability to navigate structured regulatory frameworks while championing process efficiency and digital transformation. Tailor your resume to show concrete project management achievements rather than purely theoretical ESG knowledge. Ensure all submitted materials reflect fluent German professional proficiency, and consider framing your motivation around the tangible environmental footprint of public infrastructure and large-scale real estate decarbonization.

The focus rests heavily on transparency, regulatory compliance, and non-financial data governance. A vital component involves operationalizing reporting processes to support North Rhine-Westphalia's ambition of establishing a climate-neutral state administration by 2030. On the environmental side, the role addresses energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and physical climate risks across approximately 4,000 public facilities. Analyzing these factors under formal climate scenarios enables strategic decision-making for future retrofits and capital allocations. Governance aspects are equally prominent, as the position establishes internal protocols, traceability standards, and software foundations required to pass external limited or reasonable assurance audits under EU regulations.

The most significant challenge involves consolidating disparate data points across a portfolio of over 10 million square meters managed by decentralized branch offices. Achieving high data consistency and audit readiness across diverse asset classes requires patience and strict standardization. Another obstacle is coordinating multiple internal stakeholders who may view regulatory compliance as administrative overhead. The manager must effectively communicate the strategic value of CSRD metrics and drive engagement across departments with varying degrees of sustainability maturity. Balancing tight statutory reporting deadlines with the technical implementation of new software systems and climate risk methodologies will demand excellent prioritization and calm stakeholder management.

A typical morning might begin with reviewing data pipelines from regional offices to check the completeness of operational energy consumption and facility management figures. You may then lead a working session with IT and external software consultants to configure automated validation rules within the reporting tool. In the afternoon, tasks often shift toward synthesizing climate scenario analysis data or drafting methodological documentation for an upcoming steering committee presentation. You might hold an alignment call with building operation teams to clarify data definitions under the EU Taxonomy. The day frequently concludes with updating documentation, responding to internal stakeholder inquiries, and refining training materials designed to onboard branch staff onto newly introduced ESG software modules.

This role offers significant visibility across corporate management, positioning the individual as a foundational expert in sustainable real estate governance and statutory ESG reporting. Professionals can advance into more senior sustainability management, ESG controlling leadership, or broader corporate strategy positions within the state property ecosystem. The scale of the organization provides room for both vertical promotion and specialized lateral moves. Furthermore, master-level mastery of CSRD implementation across a multi-billion-euro public portfolio serves as an elite credential, unlocking prestigious opportunities across public utilities, institutional real estate firms, and environmental consultancies.

Internal collaboration centers around the central CSRD unit, senior executive management, and branch managers across eight regional offices. Regular touchpoints include facility managers, energy management experts, procurement teams, and IT professionals responsible for enterprise architecture. External interactions frequently involve ESG software vendors, environmental consultancies, and independent auditors who will evaluate the non-financial reporting mechanisms for regulatory compliance. Additionally, the professional may periodically interface with municipal partners, ministerial departments of North Rhine-Westphalia, and educational or public institutions operating within state-owned properties.