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Hitachi Energy

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sustainability
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You should have 10+ years in sustainability, strong knowledge of frameworks, strategic thinking, project management, data analysis skills, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will lead sustainability strategy integration, ensure compliance, report performance, collaborate across teams, engage stakeholders, and drive sustainability initiatives within the business unit.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience with a business, technology or sustainability background, with international exposure
  • Formal education or experience in sustainability and/or environment and understanding of portfolio impacts
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge on sustainability frameworks and legislation (e.g. CSRD, EU Taxonomy, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, etc.)
  • Strong passion for sustainability and the ability to think strategically about environmental challenges are crucial
  • Solid climate and emission literacy; ability to assume leading expert role on those topics in BU Service
  • Ability to prioritize and make tradeoffs in a strategic, quantitative environment with only moderate support from supervisor
  • Ability to transfer frameworks and methodologies into effective targets and content-driven governance processes
  • Demonstrated tangible results in program/project management and other settings where influential leadership across strict organizational boundaries is required
  • Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution regarding sustainability initiatives
  • Strong ability in comprehends, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to effectively present information
  • Flexible mindset, curiosity to push boundaries, learn and adapt
  • Initiating, collaborative and problem-solving personality
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with many stakeholders
  • Excellent written (text and visuals) and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Service Sustainability Strategy: The primary responsibility involves leading the integration of the group-wide sustainability strategy into the Service BU and Service offering. This includes orchestrating strategic initiatives related to sustainability, energy transition, circularity and decarbonization across the BU.
  • Thought Leadership and Expertise: Provides sustainability expertise by assisting the organization in understanding compliance obligations (e.g. CSRD), liabilities, stakeholder and customer expectations (e.g. SBTi). Maintains the relevant sustainability-related competencies through continuous professional development opportunities. Contributes to thought leadership and futureproofing of the business in terms of sustainability.
  • Sustainability Reporting: Ensures that the objectives, targets, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are clear and allocated to the relevant business levels. In collaboration with respective functions, reports sustainability performance and progress with respect to the implementation of the group-level sustainability objectives and KPIs.
  • Collaboration and Implementation: Drives collaboration with the Sustainability function and other BUs and within the Regions, to ensure the successful implementation of the sustainability strategy. This includes identifying potential business opportunities and partnerships, fomenting knowledge and best-practices sharing, and ensuring priorities and initiatives are implemented. Collaborates with business and other functions to drive behavioral change.
  • Sustainability Function: Assists the organization in establishing clear roles and responsibilities for the successful integration of sustainability strategy into the business strategy, with a focus on competence and capacity. Ensures that their own area of responsibility is appropriately organized, staffed, skilled, and directed.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engages with external stakeholders (e.g., customers, suppliers) and internal stakeholders to report on, raise awareness of, gain commitment to, and obtain objective feedback on Hitachi Energy’s sustainability efforts and performance. Gather insights on competitive sustainability offerings and evaluate them against Hitachi Energy’s solutions to deliver superior value to our customers.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Global Sustainability Manager role?

The main purpose of the Global Sustainability Manager role is to lead the Service Business Unit's journey towards a more sustainable business and service offering, focusing on net zero emissions, climate change mitigation, and circularity, while ensuring alignment with Hitachi Energy's sustainability strategy.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires a minimum of 10+ years of experience with a business, technology, or sustainability background, formal education or experience in sustainability/environment, knowledge of sustainability frameworks and legislation, and strong climate and emission literacy, among other qualifications.

What kind of experience is valued for this role?

Valued experience includes business or technology proficiency, international exposure, demonstrated results in program/project management, and success in strategic planning and execution related to sustainability initiatives.

Will the Global Sustainability Manager engage with external stakeholders?

Yes, the Global Sustainability Manager will engage with external stakeholders such as customers and suppliers to report on, raise awareness of, and gain commitment to Hitachi Energy's sustainability efforts and performance.

What are some key responsibilities of the Global Sustainability Manager?

Key responsibilities include leading the Service Sustainability Strategy, providing thought leadership and expertise, ensuring sustainability reporting, driving collaboration for implementation, establishing clear roles and responsibilities for sustainability integration, and stakeholder engagement.

Is there an emphasis on professional development for this role?

Yes, the role emphasizes maintaining relevant sustainability-related competencies through continuous professional development opportunities.

What skills are important for the Global Sustainability Manager position?

Important skills include analytical data interpretation, strong communication abilities (both written and verbal in English), problem-solving, collaboration, and the capacity to prioritize in a strategic environment.

Will this position require working closely with other teams or functions?

Yes, the Global Sustainability Manager will collaborate with various functions, other Business Units, and regions to ensure the successful implementation of the sustainability strategy.

Is knowledge of specific sustainability legislation necessary for this role?

Yes, demonstrated knowledge of sustainability frameworks and legislation such as CSRD, EU Taxonomy, SBTi, CDP, and EcoVadis is necessary for success in this role.

What kind of mindset is encouraged for candidates applying for this position?

A flexible mindset, curiosity to learn and adapt, and an initiating, collaborative, and problem-solving personality are encouraged for candidates applying for this position.

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Hitachi Energy

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10,001+
Employees
2018
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Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

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