Sustainability Project Manager

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

1/4/2025

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business administration or a related field, masters 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.
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No