This role is based on-site in Göttingen or Aubagne or remotely anywhere in France.
Are you currently looking for an opportunity to further your impact within an international organisation and drive sustainability initiatives and processes?
This position will build on Sartorius' commitment to being a responsible organisation to all key stakeholders and to take the organisation to the next level in terms of product sustainability. Sartorius has ambitious climate goals which they intend to further build on.
Key Accountabilities
The primary responsibility will be to set up processes and programs that will facilitate in embedding sustainability in the business (the setup of the sustainability program will be data-driven)
The Program Manager is successful at stakeholder management, creating buy-in, building bridges across the organisation, and has a proven track record of implementing large complex projects
Another responsibility is collaborating with the LCA Expert to create and lead programs, centred around data infrastructure for sustainability
The data infrastructure must be based on a gap analysis, defining a future state, and implementing sustainability best practices; this must lead to concrete milestones and rolling out the programs across the organisation
With a solid track record, the ideal candidate is successful in a multi-stakeholder environment across geographies and acts as an internal consultant supporting cross-functional teams
This role requires sharp project management skills and experience
Key Competences
A pioneer in this role that combines digital skills and data infrastructure experience, with demonstrable experience in sustainability data & reporting. Skilled at integrating platforms and automating data extraction
Proven years of experience in a similar role, preferably within manufacturing operations and supply networks
Project management knowledge and experience in an entrepreneurial international environment
Technical sustainability knowledge in reporting on environmental sustainability impacts
Experience in deploying, using/ maintaining associated tools
Specific knowledge and experience of sustainability issues associated with circularity, water and plastic is highly desired
Strong communication and influencing skills
Ability to travel as needed (30%)
Collaborative, Problem solver, service-oriented mindset
Fluent English is a must, German or French is a plus
Identification with Sartorius' core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
If this role speaks to you and aligns with your career aspirations, please apply directly, or contact Aysen Naylor at aysen.naylor@acre.com for more information.
