The sustainability project manager is responsible for leading the execution of our sustainability initiatives within the Segment. This role involves planning, project management and cross-department collaboration to drive the successful implementation of sustainability programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a deep understanding of sustainability standards and the ability to engage and motivate global, diverse teams., Program development and management:
* Co-design, co-ordinate, co-implement and manage key sustainability initiatives that align with the Segment objectives.
* Co-develop project plans, timelines and budgets, ensuring timely and effective execution.
* Stakeholder management:
* Listen to and collaborate with internal teams, including but not limited to, finance, sourcing, engineering, operations, Lean, EHS.
* Build relationships with external stakeholders, as needed.
Performance tracking and reporting:
* Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor progress and measure the success of sustainability initiatives.
* Prepare and present regular progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Risk management:
* Identify potential challenges and risks associated with the roll-out of the initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.
* Ensure compliance with applicable sustainability regulations and standards.
Continuous improvement:
* Keep up to date about industry trends, best practices and new initiatives in sustainability.
* Identify areas for improvement, trends and patterns to then define and propose continuous improvement projects for both processes and impacts.
Budget management:
* Oversee budget allocation for sustainability initiatives and track expenditures, ROI to ensure financial efficiency.
Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business administration or a related field, master's degree preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, ideally with a focus on sustainability.
* Prove track records of leading cross-functional projects and teams.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a global environment.