Manager, Global Sustainability
Remote, with regulartravel to Company headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI and/or other global PHINIA locations, as needed
PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow
At PHINIA, we provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.
Our Globally Optimized and Locally Driven (GOLD) operating model fosters ownership and accountability throughout the business, including in areas of sustainability. From energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives across our product portfolio and operations, to engaging with our stakeholders, we proactively advance sustainability today.
The health and safety of our employees is a top priority, and we care about our local communities, the global environment, and being a responsible corporate citizen. PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.
We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees and other stakeholders.We encourage you to learn about our strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our PHINIA Legal team as a Manager, Global Sustainability! This position can be remote, with regular travel to the Auburn Hills, Michigan World Headquarters facility and/or other global PHINIA locations, as needed.The Manager, Global Sustainability is a key leader in fulfilling the Company’s vision of advancing sustainability today, with the goal of powering a cleaner tomorrow. This position leads the development and refreshment of the Company’s sustainability strategies and priorities, and also manages and facilitates contributions to sustainability disclosures, including the Company’s annual Sustainability Report, sustainability/ESG-related disclosures in the Company’s Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K, and customer, rating agency, and other sustainability/CSR questionnaires and requests for information.
This position is an important member of the PHINIA Legal Department, reporting to the General Counsel, Corporate and Securities, and Assistant Secretary, and working collaboratively with various global functions in support of the Company’s strategies, goals, and objectives.
Manages annual Sustainability Report process, including external vendors and related budgets, internal project team, content development, report design, framework alignment, regulatory compliance, data validation, and related processes
Leads,and manages internal SME contributions to, Company-wide sustainability strategies and initiatives, including double materiality assessments, compliance with applicable global regulations and frameworks (including upcoming laws and regulations in the EU, UK, and US), the assessment of sustainability risks and opportunities, and related vendor and stakeholder engagement
Tracks and supports KPIs, goal setting, and action planning for sustainability topics across global functions and recommends opportunities for improvement, advancement, and shifts in priorities based on global regulations, stakeholder expectations, peer benchmarking, and other relevant considerations
Collaborates with Marketing and Communications, Investor Relations, Legal, and other functions to communicate sustainability strategies, progress, and goals
Develop standardized approach to responding and engaging with customers, investors, and other stakeholdersregarding sustainability strategies and performance, and lead teams in engaging and responding to such requests
Gathers information from internal SMEs, global functions, and business units to respond to sustainability disclosure requests, and provides support to business units and plants with customer sustainability requests and audits
Monitor and manage contributions to,and promote integrity of data for, sustainability/ESG rating agency questionnaires and surveys, and identify and recommend actions for score improvement
Develop and collaborate with SMEs and global functions onsustainability/ESG-related disclosures, including in the Company’s Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K, taking into consideration relevant rules and peer benchmarking
Promote a culture of sustainability, drive engagement, provide training, and develop guidance documents relating to sustainability across the organization
Ability to proactively recommend, develop, and drive strategy and process improvements, and influence decision-making with key leadership and othersin a decentralized environment
Ability to provide strong leadership, with minimal oversight,in managingmeetings and complex projects that include coordination with internal SMEs, external vendors, and others in an efficient, organized, and cost-effective manner
Strong problem-solving skills, overall business acumen, and analytical skills, includinginterpretingvarious regulations, data, metrics, best practices, and other information from a variety of sources
•Master’s or other advanced degree is a plus
•10+ years of experience in Sustainability, Environmental, Operations, Product Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Communications, or ESG-focused role
Our values are our North Star. They support our commitment to innovation and quality as a trusted partner, powering our customers’ transition to a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.
You will consistently hear us say Safety FIRST! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance and supporting the health and wellness of our employees.
We believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility.We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the employee’s direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business needs. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Open to applicants currently authorized to work from other global PHINIA locations on a full-time basis.
No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors
Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.
Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow.
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