Sustainability Governance Mgr.

The Sustainability Requirements & Governance Mgr. translates complex and evolving sustainability regulations into clear, actionable business requirements, governance frameworks, processes and controls across Continental.

As the key interface between Sustainability, Legal, Standards & Regulations and operational business functions, this role ensures regulatory requirements are consistently interpreted, effectively implemented and embedded in day-to-day operations.

The position drives regulatory interpretation and impact assessments, develops governance rules and processes, oversees implementation and pilots new sustainability-related approaches in close collaboration with subject matter experts and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Requirements & Impact Assessment

• Collect and interpret sustainability regulations, customer requirements and strategic objectives;
• Translate requirements into operational business requirements in collaboration with Legal, Standards & Regulations, relevant business functions and subject matter experts;
• Assess impacts on products, supply chains, business processes, data requirements and operating models;
• Prepare regulatory assessments, implementation guidelines and management briefings.

Governance & Compliance Frameworks

• Develop sustainability governance frameworks, controls, roles, responsibilities and decision-making structures in alignment with relevant functions;
• Create regulatory implementation roadmaps in cooperation with Standards & Regulations and relevant experts;
• Ensure sustainability requirements are aligned and compliant with corporate governance standards and other relevant requirements from Compliance or Technical Compliance.

Process Piloting & Implementation

• Coordinate the translation of regulatory requirements into end-to-end business processes;
• Collaborate with Procurement, R&D, Product Management, Manufacturing, Sales, IT, Sustainability, and other functions to integrate requirements into day-to-day operations;
• Define business rules, process controls, documentation requirements, data collection processes, traceability mechanisms and reporting requirements;
• Ensure appropriate documentation and Continental’s audit readiness for sustainability regulations;
• Monitor adherence to and implementation of relevant sustainability frameworks;
• Lead pilot projects to validate the effectiveness of newly developed business processes;
• Support the global rollout and continuous improvement of implemented solutions.

Risk Management & Stakeholder Enablement

• Identify implementation gaps, compliance risks and improvement opportunities; Support risk assessment and mitigation plans;
• Act as a central interface between Sustainability, Legal, Standards & Regulations, Operations, Purchasing, Digital functions and business stakeholders;
• Facilitate workshops, develop guidance and training materials, and support organizational change.
• Academic degree in Sustainability, Business, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or other comparable qualification;
• Multiple years of work experience in sustainability, compliance, governance, consulting, quality/environmental management, or related fields;
• Proven work experience working in international, cross-functional organizations and managing transformation or compliance projects;
• Experience interpreting and implementing sustainability regulations in corporate, consulting, legal, or regulatory environments;
• Expertise in process design, governance, compliance controls and risk management;
• Strong understanding of sustainability regulations and governance frameworks, ideally including LkSG, CSRD, EUDR and PPWR;
• Ability to drive alignment and implementation across multiple business functions without direct authority;
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills;
• Proficient English language skills;
• Willingness to international travelling.

Our offer:

• Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
• Flexible working model;
• Global and collaborative working style;
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.

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