ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER (F/M/D)

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects shaping the future of energy in the Baltics and beyond? Ignitis Group shared service center is a part of the Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations. The Centre boasts a diverse range of competencies that not only ensure the smooth operation of daily activities across the Group but also support the energy transition in the Baltic Sea region. We are involved with all the Group’s products, from solar parks to electric vehicle charging stations. Given the scope and variety of projects, our team includes specialists in multiple disciplines, such as law, IT, HR, communications, procurement, and more. Every colleague, regardless of their area of expertise, contributes to the development of energy independence in Lithuania and beyond, extending to neighbouring countries. 

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Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced and proactive Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our Group Sustainability function. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Group Sustainability and lead a team of professionals in managing environmental sustainability across the Group.

If you are passionate about leading people and working on topics like climate, energy efficiency, biodiversity, resource use and circular economy, and more, we’d be thrilled to welcome you to our team!

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Leading the Group’s Environmental Sustainability team, streamlining workflows, and building team competencies to achieve impactful results;
• Leading development and implementation of the Group’s environmental sustainability policies, objectives, and targets, aligned with strategic goals;
• Building and managing a diverse portfolio of the Group’s environmental sustainability projects focusing on climate change, energy efficiency, biodiversity, resource use, and circularity;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across the Group to manage environmental impacts, mitigate risks, and identify opportunities for innovation;
• Establishing and promoting best-in-class practices to ensure compliance with the highest sustainability standards while achieving or surpassing set targets;
• Cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align sustainability initiatives and drive successful project outcomes;
• Staying up-to-date with the latest sustainability regulations, trends, and best practices, and providing relevant training to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A relevant educational degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field;
• Proven experience in sustainability and/or environmental management (5+ years), preferably within the energy or related industries;
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams;
• Proven track record in managing complex environmental projects and creating and implementing effective decarbonization strategies;
• Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks, standards, and regulations, with the ability to apply them effectively;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Lithuanian and English, with the ability to engage effectively across all organisational levels and with external stakeholders;
• A detail-oriented mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for improvement, including digitization and automation of processes.

Additional Information

• A package of additional benefits to choose from: pension accumulation, health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application;
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience;
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours; 
• Internal career opportunities;
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs;
• Mentorship-based culture designed to facilitate meaningful and value-driven work;
• Take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.