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Senior Sustainability Project Manager
KION Group. Lead sustainability responses for major RFPs and strategic sales pursuits .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Sustainability Project Management, integrating customer sustainability objectives into proposals, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions. Proficient in managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and effectively communicating with stakeholders.
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Sustainability Project ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipStakeholder ManagementESG KnowledgeRFP Management
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Hard Skills
Sustainability StrategiesCarbon Emissions MeasurementEnergy EfficiencyEnvironmental ComplianceProject Management MethodologiesBudget ManagementRisk ManagementContractual SpecificationsSustainability KPIsChange Management
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing SkillsCustomer Needs UnderstandingOrganizational Transformation
Tools & Technologies
Sustainability PlaybooksTemplatesProject Management ToolsCompliance Documentation
Industry Keywords
EU Sustainability RegulationsEnvironmental CertificationsIndustrial AutomationMaterial HandlingWarehouse AutomationEngineeringManufacturingLogistics
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead sustainability responses for major RFPs and strategic sales pursuits
- Integrate customer sustainability objectives into Dematic design proposals
- Develop sustainability proposal content, value propositions, compliance statements and quantified impacts
- Maintain pre-approved sustainability content, metrics and narratives
- Coordinate sustainability inputs with R&D, Sustainability Data Specialist and Legal
- Support execution of sustainability commitments after project award
- Translate contractual sustainability requirements into deliverables, owners and timelines at project kickoff
- Support Project Managers in completing sustainability plans, monitoring data and end-of-project reports
- Compile and deliver customer-facing sustainability outputs at project milestones
- Develop and maintain sustainability playbooks, templates and tools
- Capture lessons learned and institutionalize best practices
- Integrate sustainability requirements into sales and project management methodologies
- Lead cross-functional sustainability initiatives and coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Project Management and Sustainability inputs
- Define initiative objectives, scope, timelines and stakeholder roles
- Deliver scalable solutions and transition ownership to appropriate teams
- Act as subject-matter lead for sustainability standards affecting projects and products
- Advise Sales and Delivery teams on customer sustainability goals
- Liaise with KION Group and other Operating Units on coordinated customer sustainability requests
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of experience in Sustainability Project Management, Program Management or equivalent senior roles
- Proven experience managing complex, international projects from planning to execution, including budgets, timelines, scope, risks and deliverables
- Strong track record in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across Engineering, Sales, Procurement, Operations, Legal and Sustainability
- Extensive customer-facing experience, with the ability to manage key stakeholders, understand customer needs and translate requirements into actionable solutions
- Experience managing RFPs, tenders, commercial proposals and contractual requirements
- Proven ability to develop and implement standardized processes, procedures and project management methodologies
- Solid knowledge of ESG, sustainability strategies, carbon emissions, energy efficiency and environmental compliance
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of EU sustainability regulations, ESG standards, environmental certifications and customer sustainability requirements
- Experience measuring and reporting sustainability KPIs, including carbon reduction, energy savings and resource efficiency
- Experience in change management, process improvement and organizational transformation
- Previous experience working in international and multicultural environments, coordinating regional and global stakeholders
- Experience managing contractual specifications, compliance requirements and technical documentation
- Background in industrial automation, material handling, warehouse automation, engineering, manufacturing or logistics
Benefits
Comp & perks- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities