Job Title: Sustainability Manager
Overview:
ZEISS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sustainability Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
* Independently manage CSRD disclosures and EU taxonomy reporting project
* Track completion of disclosures and prepare management report (monthly and quarterly reports)
* Independently prepare audits and manage auditors' requests
* Monitor standards and legislations with implications for sustainability disclosure and provide the top-management with regular updates on changes
* Support in processes for ESG data collection and further development of indicators
* Collaborate with the different divisions to achieve sustainability goals and implement the sustainability roadmap
Requirements:
* Master's degree in life sciences (environmental sciences, biology, chemistry etc.), process engineering for sustainability or in sustainability/resources management
* Project management work experience in multi-national large organizations
* 2 years of management consultancy experience and in interacting with auditing organizations
* Knowledge of CSRD, EU-taxonomy regulation and of common standards and norms of the ESG area (desired in addition: GHG Protocol, ISO, CDP, SBTi, GRI, etc) as well as project management methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Waterfall)
* Knowledge of Business Software / SaaS applications (e.g. SAP), experience with implementing BI Tools and/or building Dashboards, Apps and Action Flows
* Analytical and communication skills with a high degree of responsibility, commitment, and attention to details
* Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build cross-functional relationships
* Self-driven, motivated, organized and teamplayer
* Passionate and Enthusiasm for sustainability aspects
* Business fluent command of spoken and written English and German with excellent communication skills as well as the willingness to travel