Environmental Manager (gn)

Job Function: Legal & Compliance The role:

Do you want to build and lead our GHG accounting capabilities, influence emissions reduction targets, and shape the future of our environmental reporting framework?

Are you motivated by owning global climate disclosures, driving decarbonization initiatives, and creating lasting impact across a growing international organization?

Ready to join a global organization where sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of the business agenda?

Practical Information:

Location: The Netherlands, or other location in Europe | Reports to: Vice President ESG | Work Arrangement: Remote | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for EU/EEA | Language Requirements: Professional English, written and verbal

We are looking for an Environmental Manager to join our ESG team and take ownership of SoftwareOne’s global carbon accounting, environmental reporting, and climate strategy agenda. In this role, you will lead our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory and climate disclosures, ensure compliance with CSRD/ESRS requirements, develop science-based emissions reduction targets, and drive the implementation of our decarbonization roadmap. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys building processes and capabilities from the ground up, delivering measurable environmental impact, and contributing to overall ESG strategy across a global organization.

Key responsibilities

Prepare SoftwareOne’s global Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG inventory, ensuring compliance with CSRD/ESRS requirements and the GHG Protocol

Own the GHG reporting process, including administration of the emissions data platform, engagement with data owners, audit readiness, and continuous process improvements

Develop science-based emissions reduction targets, provide guidance on key climate metrics and timelines, and support validation through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Lead the development and execution of decarbonization roadmaps, partnering with regional and local teams to achieve emissions reduction objectives

Deliver key climate-related disclosures, including annual report content, CDP submissions, environmental policies, and responses to customer sustainability requests

Support cross-functional environmental initiatives across areas such as GreenOps, cloud sustainability, and sustainable device management/sustainable IT

Update our environmental policy and ensure it reflects our current practices and priorities.

Ensure alignment with SoftwareOne’s global ESG programme while identifying opportunities to strengthen environmental performance, reporting, and strategy year over year

Responsibilities may also include the following related to the EU Taxonomy Regulation:

Lead SoftwareOne’s EU Taxonomy disclosures, including eligibility and alignment assessments, data collection, and KPI reporting

Drive process improvements to embed EU Taxonomy requirements into financial reporting and related systems

Ensure high-quality, audit-ready Taxonomy reporting, including narrative disclosures and supporting documentation

What we need to see from you:

Several years of direct experience in climate accounting, with responsibility for analysis and assessments:

Knowledge of the GHG Protocol, the Science-based Targets initiative and CSRD/ESRS as it applies to the topical standard E1 Climate change

Desirable: Hands-on experience driving compliance with the EU Taxonomy Regulation (including the simplifications)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as environmental sciences, finance or engineering

Familiarity with sustainability assurance procedures and comfort engaging with auditors

Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to simplify complex topics and turn insights into action

Excellent communicator and collaborator, able to engage stakeholders across the business and build strong working relationships

Self-driven and adaptable, with strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and confidence navigating ambiguity and change

What we offer:

Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include:

Global company culture: Our 6 core values underpin our company culture (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)

A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action

President’s Club: Possibility to be awarded recognition by leadership and your peers

Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere but also visit local office to deliver excellence in team relationship

Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities

Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future

Why SoftwareOne?:

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.

Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.

Accommodations:

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com.

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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.