Sustainability Business Partner, North Asia

Overview
Sustainability Business Partner, North Asia & SEAA
Chanel is deeply committed to sustainability, aiming to lead by example in the luxury industry. As sustainable development accelerates across the House, all workstreams are mobilised to drive impactful actions and scale resources to meet our ambitious goals.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Project Management: implement the internal project management and governance processes within the Sustainability Portfolio, across regional and market-level sustainability initiatives. Support the Head of Sustainability Transformation in managing the sustainability project portfolio, ensure allocation of budget and resources, ensure timely delivery, clear objectives and measurable outcomes. Lead the implementation of a sustainability project dashboard to monitor and communicate project progress, KPIs and impact, addressing regional and market needs. Promote strong project management practices within the sustainability function through knowledge sharing and best practices. Facilitate regular team meetings and follow-ups within the sustainability community to share updates and foster collaboration.
Sustainability Transformation & Alignment: support the Director of Sustainability and Head of Sustainability Transformation on the development of the Regional Sustainability Roadmap and priorities. Contribute to regional sustainability alignment with global strategies, integrating sustainability into business operations and decision-making. Schedule meetings and cadences to ensure alignment, accountability, and momentum across the transformation agenda with stakeholders. Prepare and facilitate assigned meetings and cadences, including reviewing attendees, clear agendas, and follow-up actions. Develop compelling communication materials to articulate the roadmap and progress. PMO support for Project Giraffe in Asia.
Giraffe in Asia - PMO: support Programme Manager as PMO for Project Giraffe in Asia. Manage the programme including planning, execution, monitoring and ensuring alignment with the global Giraffe team. Track risks, issues, changes, provide visibility across workstreams, and facilitate decision-making during steering committees. Support preparations for steering committees and workgroup meetings. Lead change management for Project Giraffe by collaborating with workstream leads to prepare stakeholder engagement materials and communicate changes across functions and markets.
What you can bring to the team
Professional Experience
Sustainability Expertise: Proven experience across a broad range of sustainability topics, ideally within retail, real estate, supply chain, or consulting sectors.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage or support complex, cross-functional projects, including PMO functions. Skilled at translating technical sustainability concepts into actionable business solutions.
Change Management: Strong track record in driving organizational change, with a deep understanding of strategies to influence behaviors and embed sustainability into business culture.
Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations, with the ability to engage and align global and regional stakeholders across diverse functions.
Education
Tertiary-level academic qualifications in any discipline; additional certifications in sustainability, project management, or change management are a plus.
Skills & Competencies
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Confident presenter with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Collaboration & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, motivate teams, and act as a proactive advisor across all levels of the organization.
Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with comfort working with data, numbers, and quantitative models. Commercial acumen to connect sustainability initiatives with business outcomes.
Digital Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
Self-Starter: Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Learning Agility: Adaptable, and eager to continuously learn and grow within a dynamic sustainability landscape.
We're committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth and contributes to collective progress. Chanel values the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to the organization.
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