Projects Sustainability Manager

at  Prysmian Group

Projects Sustainability Manager
The Sustainability Manager will help the implementation of BU’s sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing environmental impact of projects while ensuring compliance with client requests and relevant sustainability regulations. The role involves developing and implementing sustainability strategies, managing projects aimed at achieving sustainability goals, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote eco-friendly and social practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sustainability in business, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive organizational change.
What you will do

Develop and Implement Business Unit Transmission Sustainability Strategies:

• Create and execute comprehensive Business Unit Transmission sustainability strategies aligned with the company’s goals
• Lead initiatives to reduce environment impact (biodiversity, circular economy, carbon footprint, waste and water usage) across the Business Unit accordingly with Prysmian Group Sustainability targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability practices across all departments.

Sustainability Tender & Project Management:

• Cascade sustainability strategy within clients requirements, defining strategy and targets
• During projects execution, ensure targets are achieved and, if not, be responsible to scale vs other functions involved
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for sustainability projects within the BU
• Conduct assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans in ESG topics
• Relationship with clients to manager sustainability requests

Innovation and Research:

• Align with Group R&D department on sustainability initiatives with a specific focus in HV solutions

Supply Chain Sustainability:

• Work with internal Group functions (e.g Group procurement) to ensure the company’s supply chain adheres to sustainable and ethical practices.

Who you are

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in sustainability management, environmental consulting, or a related field.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, or related disciplines. A specialization/master in Environmental Science and Sustainability topics is a plus
• Project Management: Proven experience managing large sustainability projects, with strong organizational and planning skills.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of ESG regulations (focus in carbon footprint, LCA, circular economy, biodiversity, human rights), sustainability frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP) and reporting standards.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex sustainability concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address sustainability challenges effectively.
• Collaboration: Ability to engage with various stakeholders, including senior management, employees, suppliers, and external agencies.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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