Current Opportunities at South Pole

Job summary:

• As Global Senior Lead for ARR projects you will be in a leadership position providing significant technical expertise acting as a leading technical advisor to our existing regional projects and pipeline as well as providing global guidance and support to the overall ARR portfolio and ambition.
• This role requires the balancing of being directly involved with large projects in our global regions together with the engagement and facilitation on ARR topics (methodologies, technical issues, quality control, media and public scrutiny, etc..) across the relevant teams in the business.
• This role requires independent drive and leadership coupled with strong technical acumen in the NBS carbon markets, specifically with ARR projects.
• Lead, support, and contribute to the global and strategic ARR/IFM topics that are crucial to South Pole or are at the centre of media/clients’ attention. (definition of quality criteria, implementation strategy, relation with standards)
• Full alignment, clear communication and proactive coordination on the above topics with all of the Regional Project teams as well as other key stakeholders in the business
• Support the evaluation of ARR/IFM projects under the new Quality Assurance and Quality Check (QA/QC) process in coordination with the Project Risk team, Help ensure the effectiveness of the QA/QC process through the development and implementation of appropriate tools, processes, guidelines or frameworks.
• Interact across relevant teams within the business line to constantly review and adjust quality criteria for ARR/IFM projects.
• Provide technical support and coordination with the regional teams on the development and validation of projects and updates regarding new approaches, tools, and processes on the design for ARR projects.
• Lead the work an implementation of Key projects who have significant strategic and/or commercial value Initiate any necessary follow-up to methodological standards updates and new standards and approaches: produce SOPs and training.
• Ensure consistency and quality across South Pole’s ARR´s portfolio by checking with the regional focal points the appropriate use and implementation of defined processes and tools
• Support all commercial conversations when required.
• This may include involvement in client meetings, exhibitions and other corporate events and represent SP in Standards working groups and in different forums on the ARR/IFM topic, NBS, and environmental markets Help establish the CAD/benchmark budget assessment for the ARR/IFM topic. Initially focus on VCS+CCB and The Gold Standard and, based on the experience, propose a person days structure for new standards.
• Support the development and improvement of the Project ́s manual co-development, as it relates to NBS: This includes content contribution, validation and training with relevant stakeholders Design and implement technical training plans aligned with the necessities and gaps of knowledge identified in the regions.
• The expert will lead the knowledge management program for ARR/IFM strategic/crucial and/or regular topics in coordination with regions, HR and Operations teams.
• Proactive communication and problem-solving with all other experts and directors within the Policy and Strategy team and the Regions/Projects.
• Drive innovation and entrepreneurship through leadership and decisive action within the global strategy team, including assessing potential projects/companies-related equity investments for consideration by the investment board and proposing potential corporate innovations to the investment board or to the South Pole regions.

Essential Skills And Experience

• University degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business, or another relevant discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, including several years of experience in business development roles within the sustainability sector, specifically in the topics of NBS technology to remove carbon emissions
• Previous entrepreneurial experience in a highly innovative sector, a technology company, or a start-up ecosystem
• Know-how global corporate best practices related to climate strategies, such as the Science Based Targets Initiative and Net Zero pledges
• Experience in establishing clear performance targets and metrics, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding challenging targets Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to establish a compelling vision for the ARR/ANR Strategy within the NBS Strategy unit Strong business acumen, with the ability to structure and negotiate deals that are commercially sound and profitable for South Pole Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills to partner effectively with key internal and external stakeholders
• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to use data and metrics to inform decisions
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to inspire action and get the best out of people
• Ability to present ideas to executive/internal stakeholders regionally and globally
• Ability to work on global and regional complex issues Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Fluency in English.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Expertise in Voluntary Carbon Market, carbon emission projects, and standards
• Expertise in the oil & gas and high emitters industrial sectors
• Experience in pipeline development, CRM, Excel, and similar tools
• Experience in negotiating with public institutions.

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Job summary:

• As the Senior Specialist, People Analytics, you will lead the effort to generate and integrate data-driven insights into HR practices, aligning them with business goals. You will be responsible for implementing a people analytics roadmap, managing user-centric people / HR reporting and self-service systems, and ensuring high standards of data governance. Your focus will also include enhancing operational efficiency with automated, scalable solutions.

Main tasks & responsibilities:
Reporting and Self-Service:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain HR reporting and dashboards to meet business needs.
• Manage the creation of self-service reporting solutions, focusing on delivering a pleasant user experience.
• Provide support to HR in the definition and usage of data, reporting, and dashboarding tools.

Strategic Planning and Development:

• Execute a comprehensive People Analytics roadmap to drive HR strategy and align with business objectives.
• Contribute to the development of HR strategies and roadmaps, and provide insights to refine the strategic alignment of HR and the business.
• Foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making and automation within HR to improve efficiency and upskill the way of working.

Analytics and Insight Generation:

• Conduct People Analytics research and analyzes to derive actionable insights, and validate predictive models for business problem-solving.
• Translate complex analytical findings into understandable and actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Implement and validate cutting-edge analytical methodologies with rigorous statistical validation to ensure precise and reliable insights.

Data Governance and Management:

• Ensure the highest standards of data governance are upheld, ensuring accurate data collection, tracking, and adherence to best practices.
• Oversee data storage and sharing protocols, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations.
• Collaborate with central data and insights teams to establish a robust people data warehouse and streamline data structures.

Operational Efficiency, Automation and Product Development:

• Apply a product development framework to engineer scalable, automated solutions aimed at boosting operational efficiency.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of HR systems and third-party suppliers, focusing on the integration and optimization of these technologies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Data Science, Statistics, Business Administration,or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in People analytics, HR analytics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., SQL, R, Python).
• Experience working with REST APIs to access cloud-based services.
• Proven experience with HR systems and tools (e.g., Hibob, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
• Experience building dashboards with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Experience with strategic workforce planning, and staff cost forecasting is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of data governance, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), and best practices.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.