Manager, Higg Index Facility Tools (FSLM )

Manager Higg Index Facility Tools (FSLM )

Full-time position flexible/remote location preferably in India

About Cascale

Cascale is a global non-profit alliance of 300 leading apparel footwear and textile brands retailers manufacturers sourcing agents service providers trade associations NGOs and academic institutions.

Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition we are stepping into a new era of impact with a new name new look and same enduring vision. The SAC was incorporated as a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011. In May 2019 the SAC spun-off the Higg Index technology platform to Higg now Worldly which delivers tools and services that help consumer goods businesses accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. As of 26 February 2024 we are now officially known as Cascale. For more information visit .

Together we are working toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes to the planet and its people. Through multi-stakeholder engagement our mission is to transform business for exponential impact through groundbreaking tools collaborative partnershipsand trusted leadership for industry sustainability.

To reach this shared vision we have developed the Higg Index in collaboration with our members to create a global approach for effectively measuring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of value chains and products. Our groundbreaking tools enable organizations to identify hotspots improve sustainability performance save time and money and engage with value chain partners to scale systemic change across the industry.

Role Overview

The Manager Higg Facility Tools (FSLM) will lead the planning coordination and execution of updates enhancements and scaling activities related to the Higg Facility tools with a strong focus on Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM) and related verification processes. The role works cross-functionally with technical teams verification services members and external partners to ensure high-quality delivery stakeholder alignment and global adoption in line with Cascales vision and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project management for the update and development cycles of Higg Facility tools including FSLM.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans covering timelines resourcing dependencies and risks.
• Ensure delivery against agreed milestones and proactively identify and mitigate risks or delays.
• Use project management tools and methodologies to track progress and ensure transparency.
  

Stakeholder & Member Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on Higg Facility tools..
• Gather synthesize and prioritize feedback from members stakeholders and internal teams in line with Cascale strategy.
• Manage expectations and maintain high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
  

Technical & Subject-Matter Expertise

• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Higg Index suite with emphasis on FSLM.
• Act as one of the internal experts and representatives for Higg Facility tools (FSLM)
• Collaborate with technical teams to implement platform methodology and tool enhancements.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in coordination with technical developers.
• Clearly communicate technical requirements and updates to diverse stakeholder groups.
  

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• 7 years of experience in the apparel footwear home textiles and/or other consumer goods industries including direct experience developing and implementing social programs at manufacturing facilities;
• Demonstrated project management leadership and analytics skills;
• Strong familiarity with Cascale and the Higg suite of tools with a clear understanding of the difference in approach between Higg Index verification and standard audits;
• Experience with multi-layered complex projects with multiple stakeholders and a solution-oriented approach;
• Experience and confidence in convening facilitating and leading conversations with diverse groups of stakeholders with a wide range of perspectives and consensus building;
• Experience working with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
• Capability to work independently while collaborating with staff.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working remotely on international time zones
• Post-graduate diploma or Bachelors degree in sustainability environmental or social sciences engineering or related field.
• Proficient in English

Cascale seeks a candidate who is:

• Mission-driven: Is motivated by sustainability and the mission of the organization.
• Team player: Has team-oriented experience and approach.
• Tech-savvy: Has the ability to understand and manage a variety of technology and software platforms to support the organization.
• Organized and detail-oriented: Is able to effectively manage many different moving parts (information projects software) to help keep the organization running smoothly.
• Excellent communicator: Is able to interact with people of all levels in a confident professional manner.
  

Reporting Structure

This is a full-time role reporting directly to the Director Social Performance Alignment

Compensation and Location

The Cascale offers a compensation package and salary bands are based on country location and aims to be competitive in each market. Actual compensation will also vary depending on factors including (but not limited to) relevant experience and performance. Salary is just one component of Cascales Total Rewards package for employees.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Cascale is committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge inventiveness innovation self-expression unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and organizations achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our employees differences in age color disability ethnicity family or marital status gender identity or expression language national origin physical and mental ability political affiliation race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Maybe you dont tick all the boxes above but still think youd be great for the job Go ahead apply anyway. Please. We know that experience comes in all shapes and sizesand PASSION cant be learned. To be considered for this position please apply here.