Head of Sustainability

Description

• Serve as the expert on product carbon footprint, emissions allocations, and the broader Siemens sustainability program in commercial discussions with key customers and partners.
• Act as a primary representative for Siemens Smart Infrastructure US in relevant industry associations, conferences, and external forums, fostering partnerships and positioning Siemens as a thought leader in sustainable infrastructure.
• Provide basic understanding and guidance on Siemens Smart Infrastructure's portfolio capabilities to support customer sustainability objectives.
• Streamline and manage processes for responding to customer sustainability surveys, inquiries, and data requests, ensuring accurate and timely communication. Provide market requirements for documentation and action to relevant teams and manage progress to implement.
• Manage and foster a vibrant internal community of sustainability experts across operations, technology, and business functions within Smart Infrastructure US, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Identify key sustainability trends, market opportunities, and evolving customer needs to strategically position Siemens Smart Infrastructure's offerings and value propositions for maximum impact.
• Oversee the implementation and localization of global Siemens sustainability programs and initiatives within the US Smart Infrastructure context, ensuring effective adaptation and execution.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy for Siemens Smart Infrastructure US, meticulously aligning with global Siemens targets, local market needs, and commercial priorities.
• Drive SI-wide commercial program management and enablement initiatives focused on sustainability, including developing and implementing programs like sustainable supplier frameworks and support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
• Establish and maintain transparency regarding SI-US performance against corporate sustainability targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing regular reporting, insights, and recommendations for improvement.
• Lead the integration of sustainability principles into vertical market strategies and messaging, collaborating closely with vertical market teams to embed value propositions.

Requirements

• Established network within key industry associations
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing comprehensive sustainability strategies and commercial programs that drive business value.
• 5+ years expertise in sustainability frameworks and practices (e.g., GHG Protocol, TCFD, CDP, Circular Economy), carbon accounting (including product carbon footprint and emissions allocations), relevant regulations, and reporting standards.
• Experience working in a large, complex multinational organization, navigating matrixed environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Sustainability Management, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with Siemens Smart Infrastructure's specific product portfolio and market segments.
• Proven program management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead multiple complex initiatives concurrently and drive them to successful completion.
• Extensive experience representing an organization in external forums, engaging with industry associations, and influencing policy or market direction.
• A Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MBA, Sustainability Management, Environmental Engineering) is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in sustainability leadership roles, with a proven track record within the infrastructure, industrial, or technology sectors.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance