The Primary responsibility is to lead and develop sustainability services within the respective Regions or globally. She / he will be responsible for leading, developing and coordinating all regional or global activities in line with the global sustainability (business development) strategy and program deliveries. She / he is the part of the Business Stream “Products” Central Sustainability Team and responsible for driving the sustainability business development of different Business Fields to meet the needs of the TUV Rheinland customers regionally and globally.

Education:

• University degree in environmental science & engineering, material science, chemistry and other relevant subjects.
• Masters or other degree particularly related to sustainability / ESG preferred.

Experience and skills:

• Passionate about making an impact in sustainability with broad knowledge of ESG trends.
• >5 years professional experience in sustainability consulting, business development or leading within a company’s sustainability program.
• Demonstrated capability and effectiveness, from strategy setting to detailed execution and achievements.
• Sector experience in manufacturing industry for electrical, electronic, solar products and components (e.g. batteries) preferred.
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following preferred:

• Housing sustainability schemes LEED / WELL (US), BREEAM (US), DGNB (DE) and others
• Eco-efficient electrical, electronic, commercial and solar products, medical devices
• Product carbon reporting and verification
• Product Life Cycle Assessments
• Knowledge and experience implementing recognized non-financial reporting frameworks
• Experience in all aspects and forms of disclosure and assurance

• Excellent English communication skills in all forms, including written, presentation and public speaking, for engagement with clients, NGOs, industry groups, and internal teams, additional languages will be a plus.
• Customer focused and demonstrated ability to quickly assess and understand clients’ sustainability challenges and provide applicable technical solutions accordingly.
• Demonstrated skill in the management of complex projects with challenging deadlines.
• Self-starter and team player with strategic thinking and problem solving skill.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment

Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer

TUV Rheinland North America EEO Statement

As a global business, TUV Rheinland North America relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. TUV Rheinland North America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings