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Messer, LLC. Dir, Strat Sustainability in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey
Description
Background
Messer's Global Sustainability Office is an entrepreneurial and agile group of results-oriented and collaborative practitioners responsible for integrating sustainable practices and principles into Messer's operations around the world. The team reports to the CEO and works closely with senior leadership in the corporate and regional organization to stay ahead of emerging sustainability policy, to drive progress on environmental, social and governance commitments, to manage sustainability reporting, data and tools, and to engage stakeholders to support and contribute. We work in an environment of partnership, personal development and collaboration in a program-based consulting model to meet the challenges of today's fast-changing sustainability landscape while creating value for our customers and stakeholders.
Why Messer?
Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.
The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.
Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.
Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.
Principal responsibilities:
Strategy development
- Develop and drive a comprehensive and programmatic organization-wide sustainability strategy and objectives while also driving business value
- Connect sustainability with day-to-day operations to ensure business value while meeting sustainability targets with flexibility and momentum
- Experience working with C-suite and senior leadership to communicate, influence and drive program/initiative support.
- Demonstrate a consultative approach to risk management, strategy development, gap analysis, prioritization and planning Must be business-oriented and have a natural inclination to understand how things work, to fix things, to find ways around problems, and agility to move between challenges that arise
- Understanding of energy efficiency/sustainability strategies, corporate social responsibility, and employee engagement.
- Conduct comprehensive research on ESG trends, regulatory frameworks, and best practices across various industries in support of sustainability strategy and related initiatives; deliver decision-useful information to senior management and provide valuable insights to our program
- Experience serving as a strategic advisor on ESG issues and developing comprehensive ESG risk management strategies and/or programming
- Ensure communication strategies promote the company's sustainability efforts and report progress so that our sustainability performance is effectively positioned to internal and external stakeholders
Program management
- Define scope and program goals, organizing work streams with specific deliverables and phasing
- Understand business drivers and levers to meet business targets with flexibility, speed, and determination
- Respected for ability to deliver and work effectively in diverse environments and cultures
- Trusted advisor to the business; Is able to influence multiple levels of business to drive the sustainability agenda and results
- Drive and promote sustainability practices and/or initiatives - leading transformation initiatives, e.g., in product innovation, the supply chain, waste management, water conservation and management, decarbonization
- Work collaboratively to connect dots, solve problems, escalate issues, find opportunities, and address challenges
- Experience implementing change strategies in an organizational context
- Execute against ambitious timelines and manage constrained resources in a rapidly evolving environment
- Provide thought leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans
Communication and stakeholder management
- Compelling communicator, both written and verbal, effective at presenting to all levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors and external shareholders
- Influencing external regulatory bodies, suppliers and customers
- Experience working with C-suite and senior leadership to communicate, influence and drive program/initiative support.
- Build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across regions and functions
- Collaborate with regional business functions (e.g., operations, energy, engineering, project execution, HESQ, technical teams) to develop roadmaps to achieve sustainability objectives
Personal leadership
- Strong presence with the ability to quickly build credibility
- Comfortable with ambiguous situations, highly independent and motivated, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
- Able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Able to manage multiple activities while working effectively under pressure/deadlines
- Has a self-starter mindset - takes ownership of assignments with minimal guidance
- Agile learner - willing to continuously learn and develop
- Has a Partnership mindset and collaborative approach to execution
Qualifications:
- 6 to 10 years of experience in the sustainability field
- Strong understanding of Sustainable Procurement
- Strong understanding and application of sustainability frameworks
- Industry experience
- Advanced project management skills (business & analytical mind set)
- Financial analysis (P&L, Balance Sheet)
- Advanced Power Point and Excel Skills
- Advanced skills in business modeling
Required:
- Minimum 15 years of work experience; preferred experience in sustainability, climate change, risk management, and/or management consulting
- Up to 40% travel required
- Flexibility to work with a global team and multiple time zones
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or related field
- Master's in Business or MBA preferred
About Messer:
Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.
We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.
If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.
Messer North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
