Job Description For Product Owner - Sustainability (F/M/X)
ACCOR
Company Description
Accor, Hospitality is a Work of Heart!
As a global leader in hospitality, Accor and its 300,000 Heartists deliver exceptional experiences in over 110 countries, through 5,700 establishments, 10,000 dining venues, wellness centers, and flexible workspaces, serving 100 million guests.
With one of the most diverse ecosystems in the industry, the Group offers over 45 hotel brands, from luxury to economy, as well as lifestyle brands through Ennismore.
We are committed to ethical business practices, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community awareness, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Join Accor Business, Digital & Tech (BD&T)!
The BD&T department and its 3,200 talents support our property owners in growing their revenue and providing exceptional guest experiences while optimizing costs and aligning with our sustainability commitments.
BD&T encompasses several sub-departments, including Employees & Corporate Functions , which focuses on optimizing applications, digital experiences, and tools for our corporate teams and Heartists .
We are hiring a Product Owner to manage and evolve the sustainability reporting tool: GAIA 2.
Job Description
As a Product Owner, you will oversee the complete lifecycle of the GAIA 2 sustainability reporting tool, built on Schneider Electric's Resource Advisor. This includes managing both the application lifecycle and its development, whether handled internally or through external providers. Your mission is to bridge business needs with technical features.
Key responsibilities include:
RUN (Maintenance & Optimization)
- Ensure the solution complies with internal standards, controls, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, Privacy Policy).
- Prioritize improvements based on business needs, translate them into user stories, and maintain an up-to-date backlog.
- Oversee hosting and manage functional and technical third-party providers.
- Manage software-related contracts, support, and licenses.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Provide weekly reports to the Sustainability Community lead.
BUILD (Development & Evolution)- Collaborate with stakeholders to align the solution with business strategies.
- Define and execute a roadmap ensuring scalability, performance, and sustainability of the tool.
- Plan, budget, and lead the execution of complex projects.
- Participate actively in software design, architecture, and development.
- Oversee the product lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
- Incorporate new technological trends and best practices into feature development.
Qualifications
With a degree in IT, engineering, business, project management, or equivalent, you have significant experience as a Product Owner, including:
- Managing sustainability-related applications (water, energy, carbon tracking, waste).
- IT process management (incident, problem, change).
- Leading application teams.
- Working with ServiceNow and Azure.
Key Competencies- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in agile project management.
- Results- and delivery-oriented mindset.
- Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
- Solid understanding of sustainability solutions.
Additional Information
BD&T Benefits- Remote Work: Up to 3 days per week; no meetings on Wednesday afternoons.
- Continuous Learning: Hackathons, tech partnerships, Digitech Academy, and certifications.
- Work from Anywhere: Access to 500+ coworking spaces, including Accor hotels.
- ALL - Heartist Program: Exclusive rates for stays and experiences within Accor properties.
- Social Engagement: One paid day per year for volunteer activities via Heartist for Good.
- Additional Perks:
- CSE for cultural and sports activities.
- Sustainable Mobility Package (up to 700€) or 50% coverage of the Pass Navigo.
- 10€ meal vouchers.
- Health insurance covered at 50%, including dependents at no extra cost.
- Issy-les-Moulineaux HQ: Collaborative spaces, on-site dining, free coffee, gym, concierge, and nearby park.
Career Development- Support for work-life balance with a flexible work environment.
- Customized training and career growth plans for both individual and collective development.
- Emphasis on diversity and inclusion, with tailored support for employees with disabilities.
Ready to Become a Heartist ?At Accor, our Heartist culture celebrates diversity, authenticity, and creativity, encouraging everyone to chart their own path while connecting hearts around the world.
Excited to join our community? Here's our recruitment process: Initial Discussion: A conversation with our recruitment team to explore the role or suggest a suitable position.Team Interviews: Two meetings with managers and team members to assess your fit.Tests or Case Studies (for certain roles): A technical evaluation or case study, accompanied by a personality and motivation questionnaire.Final Interview with HRBP: A deep dive into Accor's culture, training programs, career prospects, and employee benefits.Personalized Feedback: Constructive feedback, no matter the outcome. Join us at Accor, where your talent and ambitions will thrive. Apply now and take your career to the next level!
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Atithi Jaiswal
Mumbai, India