When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
The Opportunity
The Senior Manager of Sustainability will be a key part of a high performing team focused on enabling our sustainability strategy. This pivotal role will harness the power of data and analytics to drive actionable insights, empowering us to support our disclosures and drive our sustainability strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and maintenance of a near real time sustainability dashboard, tracking and reporting progress against sustainability objectives, priorities, and initiatives.
Drive automation and integration of sustainability data across the enterprise
Be accountable for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on the effectiveness of Sustainability strategies, objectives, and performance targets.
Offer expertise and serve as a resource for internal partners on reporting and broader sustainability opportunities.
Use sustainability and GHG policy and guideline expertise (e.g. GHGH protocol) to provide guidance on calculations and reporting for voluntary and regulatory reporting
Drive business results through objectives that align with sustainability strategies and enhance the Company's reputation on environmental and sustainability issues.
Ability to lead and manage a team, and work strongly cross-organization and cross-functionally to drive shared objectives with partners such as Investor Relations, Engineering, Human Resources, EHS, Legal, and Communications to support our sustainability strategy.
Innovate in product development, supply chain, and operations by researching and evaluating evolving ESG trends, Best Practices, and legislation with a global perspective.
What you Bring:
Sustainability: Knowledge of sustainability strategy; ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization to build a sustainable business model
Effectiveness Measurement: Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement
Knowledge of the Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgement
Influencing: knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project
Manufacturing Trends & Directions: knowledge of manufacturing industry developments, trends and experiences; ability to effectively utilize knowledge of manufacturing trends and directions in various business environments
Must Haves:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance or other area of study with clear and relevant experience in Sustainability
10+ years of relevant experience in related fields.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of Sustainability efforts.
Current and clear understanding of broad ESG issues, including familiarity with GRI, IIRS, GHG Protocol, SASD, CDSB, IIRC, SASB.
Exceptional attention to detail with robust analytical and planning skills; capable of handling complex matters under deadline pressure.
A team player who can independently initiate and drive projects with equal prowess in cross-functional collaboration and advocacy.
Excellent communication skills; adept at simplifying complex issues and providing clear analysis and risk areas and actionable recommendations.
Strategic, creative, practical, and open-minded thinking with a keen business acumen focused on outcomes
Additional Information:
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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#LI Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. Posting Dates: November 6, 2024 - November 20, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
