Sustainability Data Project Manager

Location: Krakow, Poland

Function: Finance
Requisition ID: 1028478

We’re Hitachi Vantara, a global infrastructure business. Our people are the force of meaningful progress. We enable the incredible with data – from taking theme park fans on magical rides, conserving natural resources, protecting rainforests to saving lives. We empower businesses to automate, optimize and advance innovation. Together, we create a sustainable future for all. 

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to inspire he future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally important to us.  

Hitachi Digital is the market-leading shared services organization that supports the Hitachi Digital operating companies (including Hitachi Vantara and Hitachi Digital Services) with Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Legal & Compliance capabilities, thereby enabling them to focus on their respective business objectives of bringing quality services and solutions to market.

 

Meet our team

Our company’s purpose-driven mission to transform the way digital innovation is deeply connected to our approach to Sustainability, which includes the environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors most relevant to our long-term business success.

 

What you will be doing:

The Sustainability Data Project Manager will help to position Hitachi Digital, Hitachi Vantara and Hitachi Digital Services’ Sustainability program as a business differentiator through ongoing measurement, analysis and management of our global Sustainability and Environmental data. Reporting to the Sustainability Director, this role will partner with departments like Facilities and Procurement to help turn Sustainability (environmental, social & governance) data into knowledge. This position will support the Sustainability team in prioritizing reporting needs and data capture, creating and managing master data sets and building out/ automating repeatable reports primarily focused on Environmental and disclosures, both internally and externally.

  • Develop and execute strategies for the simplification, systematization and standardization of current Sustainability/ Environmental data collection methods
  • Ensure Sustainability/ Environmental data and supporting data systems are accurate and timely in their provision of data to the companies and auditable to support the changing global requirements
  • Efficiently handle large sets of data and be able to confidently process them into required formats
  • Consolidate and report key Sustainability/ Environmental statistics quarterly and annually, as required
  • Act as a key point of contact and support internal/ external Assurance and/ or data validation projects on Environmental data
  • Manage bi-weekly Environmental Interlock meetings, project tracking and SME follow-up
  • Support the companies annual Sustainability reporting process, working with Sustainability team members to collect data
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends, regulations and best practices in Sustainability data reporting and recommend strategies for adaptation and innovation
  • Oversee the collection, validation and analysis of GHG emissions data from various sources, including direct emissions (Scope 1), indirect emissions from purchased electricity (Scope 2) and emissions within the supply chain (Scope 3)
  • Additional projects, as assigned

 

What you bring to the team:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Sustainability, environmental management or related fields, with a proven track record of project management
  • Experience with Sustainability reporting and disclosure standards and tools, as well as experience with Sustainability software platforms (e.g., sustainability management systems, carbon accounting tools, etc.)
  • Understanding of GHG accounting principles, protocols and standards, such as the GHG Protocol
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize and execute complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and deliverables
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to collect, interpret and synthesize data to inform decision-making and strategy development
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and build collaborative relationships

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Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.  

 How we look after you 

We want to help you take care of your today and tomorrow – at home and at work. Which is why we offer industry-leading benefits that go far beyond compensation. That means support, services, and resources that also take care of your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. Here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). 

About us 

We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.  

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.