Danaher Corporation

Danaher (NYSE: DHR) is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. Its portfolio of operating companies and world class brands have unparalleled leadership positions in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, environmental and applied solutions. With over 25 major operating companies, Danaher drives growth both organically and inorganically through M&A.

Danaher has a diverse team of over 80,000 associates united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System (DBS). DBS serves as our ultimate competitive advantage and has evolved from a collection of manufacturing improvement tools into a philosophy, set of values, and series of management processes that collectively define who we are and how we do what we do.

In 2021, Danaher generated ~$29B in revenue. The company is ranked #130 on the Fortune 500 and during the past 20+ years, Danaher stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index by more than 2,000 %. For additional company details, see www.danaher.com.

Veralto

On September 14, 2022, Danaher announced its intention to separate its Environmental & Applied Solutions segment to create an independent, publicly traded company. The new company will be called Veralto and will be comprised of an outstanding collection of market-leading brands in Danaher's Environmental and Applied Solutions (EAS) segment: Hach, ChemTreat, Trojan, OTT HydroMet, and McCrometer from Danaher's Water Quality Platform and Videojet, Esko, X-Rite Pantone and Linx from the Product Identification Platform. The EAS segment generated revenue of approximately $4.8 billion in 2022 and has a global team of approximately 16,000 associates.

As stewards of the world's most vital resources, Veralto will help ensure billions of people have safe food, water, and medicines every day. With a strong Danaher heritage, the Veralto team will continue to deliver trusted expertise to solve its customers' most complex workflow challenges. Its culture of continuous improvement will be codified in the Veralto Enterprise System, which is derived from the Danaher Business System. Veralto will be headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and intends to apply to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VLTO.

About The Role

At Veralto, we are safeguarding the world’s most vital resources through our products, our impact on the planet, and our people. The Sustainability Program Manager has a unique opportunity to work with executive, operating company, and business function leaders to establish, drive and promote a sustainability strategy that leverages enviable positions in water quality and consumer transparency and our world class operating model for continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

The Sustainability Program Manager leads and coordinates the development and implementation of our sustainability program and production of the annual sustainability report. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure that the company meets its sustainability goals and is differentiated among peers as a leader in sustainability practices.

This position is part of the Strategy & Sustainability team and will be located at the Veralto Corporate Headquarters in Waltham, MA as an in-office flexible position.

Location

On-site Flexible within the Waltham, MA Corporate Headquarters

Your Experience

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Establish and oversee the Sustainability Council to develop and evolve the company's sustainability goals and initiatives, sharing best practices across functions and operating companies.
Report on the company's sustainability performance to stakeholders, including management, investors, associates, customers, and regulatory agencies by managing the development and publication of Veralto’s annual sustainability report.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, operations teams, legal, EHS, communications, HR, compliance, risk management, governance, procurement, product stewardship, and investor relations departments at the corporate, platform and operating company levels to establish targets, document sustainability policies and design initiatives and ensure that they are cascaded and properly implemented to close gaps and monitor progress.
Conduct research on sustainability trends, best practices, and emerging issues to inform the prioritization of the company's external sustainability commitments. Additionally, you will need to engage with external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, NGOs, and industry associations and establish operating mechanisms to deploy intelligence to our operating companies to build partnerships and promote sustainable practices.
Manage budgets and resources for sustainability programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Your Attributes

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor's degree in sustainability-related scientific field 5+ years of experience in technical writing, investor relations or external affairs in a public, global company.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainability initiatives.
Strong project management skills and process-orientation, with experience managing budgets and third-party consultants, tracking progress, and reporting on results.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change through business practices.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, or public policy.
Familiarity with relevant sustainability laws.
Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, CDP, and SASB is preferred.

At VERALTO we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for an onsite flexible work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for VERALTO can provide.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.

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