Sustainability Reporting Process & Technology Lead

General Motors • Warren, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. The Role General Motors has a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, and your work in this role will be a key piece of this vision. The Global Sustainability organization is seeking highly motivated and self-directed candidates for the position of Sustainability Reporting Process & Technology Lead. In this role, you will lead the preparation, publication, and submission of high‑quality sustainability disclosures. As part of the Sustainability Reporting & Analytics team, this role supports readiness for evolving regulatory requirements, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and serves as a critical link between sustainability strategy, data owners, reporting teams, and enterprise systems. This role is also responsible for establishing / enhancing data collection processes, controls, and technologies that underpin sustainability disclosures, ensuring rigor, transparency, and efficiency across current and future reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science, Finance or Sustainability related programs (Climate, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in Sustainability Reporting field
• Experience in sustainability, ESG, financial, or regulatory reporting with a strong focus on data, processes, and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‑functional reporting processes and timelines.
• Strong understanding of data governance, internal controls, and process design.
• Experience translating regulatory or technical requirements into practical reporting and data solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including finance, legal, communications, and assurance teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with sustainability reporting frameworks and regulations (e.g., CSRD, IFRS, EU taxonomy, CDP, or similar).
• Experience supporting external assurance or audit of non‑financial or sustainability information.
• Hands‑on experience with sustainability reporting systems and enterprise data platforms.
• Background in process transformation, system enablement, or reporting technology implementation.
• Familiarity with emerging regulatory trends and stakeholder expectations related to ESG and sustainability disclosures.
• Experience with various coding languages (SQL, Python, or similar)
• Experience with building data visualization tools (Power BI or similar)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the coordination, preparation, and publication of internal and external sustainability disclosures.
• Translate emerging and evolving sustainability regulations and standards into clear reporting, data, and system requirements.
• Drive data readiness, control effectiveness, and regulatory preparedness across sustainability reporting.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve reporting processes, governance, and supporting technologies to enable efficient, repeatable, and well‑controlled disclosures.
• Partner closely with sustainability subject matter experts and cross‑functional stakeholders (e.g., Controllership, Communications, Legal, Internal Audit, Public Policy, IT, and external assurance providers) to execute team‑based reporting processes.
• Oversee data management practices to improve data quality, traceability, documentation, and auditability.
• Monitor reporting performance, identify gaps or risks, and lead remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support assurance activities by ensuring documentation, controls, and systems are aligned with assurance and audit expectations.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level