Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

About the role

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and implement a strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda that aligns with Suntory and PepsiCo's sustainability goals while creating positive impact for society and environment. The CSR Senior Manager will lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of CSR initiatives, foster partnerships with key stakeholders, and drive employee engagement in CSR programs.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the development of the company's CSR strategy and oversee its execution in alignment with Suntory and PepsiCo's sustainability ambitions, business priorities, and social impact objectives.
• Manage the annual CSR budget, including planning, allocation, expenditure monitoring, and reporting, to ensure effective utilization of resources and achievement of program objectives.
• Identify, develop, and implement CSR initiatives that create meaningful environmental and social impact, with a focus on water stewardship, sustainable packaging management, greenhouse gas reduction, and social contribution.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including local, regional, and global teams, CSR partners, NGOs, government agencies, and communities, to develop and implement CSR initiatives that maximize collective impact and advance shared sustainability objectives.
• Drive employee engagement in CSR initiatives by developing meaningful participation opportunities, fostering volunteerism, and promoting the corporate value of Giving Back to Society throughout the organization.
• Lead CSR-related communications to enhance awareness of the company's social and sustainability commitments, including managing CSR content across internal communication channels, SPBT's corporate website, and relevant social media platforms.
• Monitor, evaluate, and measure the effectiveness of CSR programs, ensuring alignment with corporate and sustainability priorities, and prepare regular progress reports, insights, and recommendations for management review.
• Conduct research and assess emerging social and environmental trends, stakeholder expectations, and best practices to identify opportunities for new CSR initiatives, partnerships, and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experiance

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in CSR and/or sustainability, with a proven track record of delivering impactful programs; FMCG experience is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of CSR and sustainability principles, trends, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong presentation, event moderation, storytelling, and public speaking skills.
• Excellent project management, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Strong strategic thinking, creativity, and execution skills, with the ability to manage complexity across end-to-end processes and perform effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Thai, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and design tools such as Canva and Adobe Photoshop.