Job Description
With its brands Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, Navistar, and RIO, TRATON SE is one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its offering comprises light-duty commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. The Group aims to reinvent transportation - with its products, its services, and as a partner to its customers. For TRATON, sustainable economic growth always includes treating people and nature with respect. The People, Planet, and Performance triad will shape the future of our Company.Pluralism & Inclusion is big part of our identity therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
JOB DESCRIPTION
/ Actively support the integration of sustainability within TRATON by collaborating with various functions to identify and implement sustainable improvements
/ Foster a culture of sustainability within TRATON by promoting cross-departmental collaboration and integrating sustainability considerations into strategies, operations, and decision-making processes
/ Provide guidance and expertise on sustainability topics and practices to senior management in the group
/ Independently lead strategy initiatives and programs aligned with TRATON's sustainability agenda
/ Develop and align sustainability approaches and practices with functions and brands
/ Establish and lead cross-brand and cross-functional teams focused on strategic and emerging sustainability topics
/ Contribute to the TRATON Annual and Sustainability reports, ESG disclosures, and other communication materials
/ Build and maintain trusted relationships with relevant stakeholders within Volkswagen AG, the industry, and external partners
YOUR SKILLS
/ University degree in Sustainability, Economics, Political Science, Engineering, Law or a comparable field
/ At least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant position in a large company environment
/ Experience in the commercial vehicle/automotive industry or familiarity with our brands is highly advantageous
/ Strong affinity for strategy development, project management, and change management
/ Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information effectively to various stakeholders
/ Superior strategic and analytical thinking skills, with a high capacity for abstraction
/ Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in strategy development
/ Proven capability in establishing cross-functional teams and processes
/ Knowledge and experience in working with Human Rights, Equity and Social Responsibility is a merit
/ Proficiency in English, both written and oral, is essential. Knowledge of German, Portuguese and/or Swedish is considered as an asset