Job Requisition:441179_external_USA-MA-Quincy
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Sustainable Retailing (5113430)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as the Director of ESG Data Transformation & Analytics, a pivotal role supporting one of Ahold Delhaize USA's top five growth drivers. This role leads the transformation of environmental and social data into actionable insights, enabling performance management, regulatory compliance, and public reporting across our U.S. brands.
Reporting to the U.S. Chief Sustainability Officer, this role leads a team of five analysts and manages over 20 contractors. The Director partners closely with senior leaders across Legal, Finance, Global Health & Sustainability, Business Planning, Tax, and Accounting to drive a unified ESG data strategy.
Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, and Scarborough, ME.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the ESG data transformation function, supporting four peer directors in executing the U.S. regional health and sustainability strategy.
- Oversee the development and execution of a robust ESG data framework, coordinating hundreds of data contributors across merchandising, operations, supply chain, HR, and more.
- Drive the annual environmental and social target-setting process, aligning U.S. brands and global teams with public goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Partner with IT and Finance on a multi-year strategic initiative to build systems and controls for complete, accurate, and auditable ESG data.
- Define business requirements for data governance, IT systems, and internal controls to support limited assurance audits.
- Collaborate with ESG Finance and Risk & Controls to ensure the integrity of quarterly and annual ESG reporting.
- Serve as a key business partner to Accounting and external auditors to ensure compliance with evolving ESG reporting standards.
- Model scenarios for public goal setting and advise on in-year and long-term planning.
- Maintain strong cross-functional relationships to align on methodologies, definitions, and reporting procedures.
- Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in data analytics, ESG reporting, finance, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale data initiatives.
- Deep understanding of ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting standards, and regulatory trends.
- Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders across diverse functions.
- Experience with data governance, systems implementation, and audit readiness.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the retail or consumer goods industry.
- Familiarity with ESG assurance processes and tools.
- Advanced degree in Sustainability, Data Science, Business, or related field.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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What We Do
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more. Our team includes some of the best and brightest talent from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from decades-long careers in retail to fresh perspectives from outside our industry. With a purpose-driven culture grounded in our values of courage, care, integrity, teamwork and humor, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable the brands we support to nourish their customers and communities. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
As part of the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast, we understand our vital role in enabling healthier people and a healthier planet and have an ongoing commitment to driving sustainable change that leads to a thriving food system, nourishes local communities, and creates a better world.
Why Work With Us
We love fresh perspectives, not just fresh produce. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters creativity, accelerates innovation, and helps us create an even better product. At Ahold Delhaize USA, you’ll find coworkers who are caring and committed, and who focus on dreaming big and getting things done.
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