Job Description

You shall report functionally to the Global Head of Sustainability Services in Munich and regionally to Division Head for Product Services. You will focus on developing our product-related sustainability services together with the Business Development Lead. You will help build an industry-standard on Circular Economy of Products and lead the execution of these services with a team of analysts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage product development and innovation projects in products sustainability from ideation, through product concept, Minimum Viable Products (MVP) development & piloting to product ramp-up (hand over to operations)

• Recyclable Content Verification

• Recyclability

• Biodegradability

• Product Environment Footprint

• Develop relevant tools to evaluate client’s sustainability efforts and access the viability sustainable goals and practices
• Develop reports according to the relevant reporting standards to ascertain the integrity of traceability and emissions calculation of the projects
• Develop relationships with thought-leaders in sustainability design in their relevant fields and collaborate with these organizations to advance sustainability in the sector.
• Coordinate with the different internal technical and operational departments to go through the product development process
• Establishing and maintaining the relevant sustainability technical knowledge by forging strong relationships external experts, technical/scientific institutions, industrial associations, and regulatory authorities (government agencies, research institutes, pilot customers)
• Arrange and maintain multiple projects along with priorities by using apt tools and methodologies and support a team of analysts with delivery of projects, sustainability and decarbonization solutions for clients.
  

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Materials Science. Experience in professional service environment and project management in sustainability will be an advantage.
• Comprehensive understanding and expertise on these key topics: climate change, resource efficiency, energy, carbon, sustainable materials, and circular economy of supply chains.
• Experience on products Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and related standards such as ISO 14044, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol.
• Technical knowledge on materials particularly polymers and bio-based materials is ideal.
• Ability to communicate technical testing information, deviations and troubleshoot remotely if necessary
• Open-minded, flexible, self-starter with a positive outlook