Net Zero Programme Manager
2 weeks ago
At Vhi, we are committed to being a responsible and sustainable business to improve health now and for future generations. Our purpose is to help our customers live longer, stronger, healthier lives. To ensure our long-term success and deliver on our business goals, we are looking for a Net Zero Programme Manager to deliver and embed our sustainability strategy across the business through our pillars of – Healthy People, Healthy Planet, and Healthy Business. This role sits within the Group People and Sustainability Team (P&S team), and while currently primarily focused on Net Zero, is expected to evolve over time as we navigate the sustainability agenda.
Reporting to the Group Head of Sustainability, this role is pivotal in driving not only carbon emissions reduction but also transformational change across the entire organisation. The Net Zero Programme Manager will play a critical role in driving Vhi’s sustainability journey through the delivery of our Net Zero programme and commitments across our business. The main purpose is to drive 1. the delivery of carbon emissions reduction associated with our business, and 2. the development and implementation of the Net Zero roadmap to support this sustainable business transition.
By engaging leaders and employees, the Net Zero Programme Manager will help to embed sustainability throughout Vhi. Adaptability, strategic thinking, and a passion for influencing change are essential attributes for this position.
Role purpose
Net Zero programme leadership
- Lead the implementation of the Net Zero programme, replete with project milestones;
- Support development and implementation of the Vhi Net Zero Roadmap, including a Scope 3 carbon reduction strategy, including management of associated budgets to deliver sustainability and carbon reduction projects and initiatives.
- Manage the carbon and energy-related target data and programmes to deliver reductions that help the business reach our Net Zero 2050 goal.
- Evaluate proposed developments relating to the Net Zero programme and identify relevant carbon KPIs and opportunities to gather sustainability data.
- Maintain close connections with Vhi’s broader sustainability strategy and related sustainability programmes such as Climate Risk and CSRD.
Engagement and change management
- Manage key partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including policy makers on carbon, climate, and sustainability issues.
- Identify, map, and plan engagement strategies with key stakeholder groups across the business and externally to:
- Identify needs, concerns, and roles;
- Increase awareness of environmental issues and support their upskilling;
- Promote Vhi’s sustainability ambitions and strategic objectives;
- Bring stakeholders on the journey through the business changes that will be required to realise short- and longer-term decarbonisation ambitions.
- Own and oversee communications approach for the programme to ensure stakeholder engagement facilitates the delivery of shared outcomes.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to embed Net Zero principles and targets into operational, cultural, and strategic decisions.
Reporting and Communications
- Contribute to carbon and climate-related reporting requirements under multiple ESG and sustainability-related frameworks, including CDP, CSRD, SBTI, Climate Action Framework, and UN Global Compact.
- Prepare, analyse, and summarise updates through reports and bulletins for use by the Head of Sustainability and key partners, including the Executive team and Board.
- Represent Vhi when required, at external meetings and events on carbon, climate, and sustainability issues.
- Carry out research and benchmarking to understand and develop solutions to respond to the complex and evolving policy, regulatory, and business environment risks and opportunities associated with carbon, climate, and sustainability.
Broader Contribution to Implementation of Vhi’s Sustainability Strategy
- Support embedding of climate risk and adaptation requirements into projects across our business, as appropriate to the location and activity.
- Lead and manage ad hoc projects as assigned by the Head of Sustainability.
- Act as an ambassador for the Vhi Values in practice - provide mentorship to the wider P&S Team, collaborate with colleagues within other centres of excellence to ensure joined up HR delivery.
Key criteria
Education and experience
- Recognised third-level degree or postgraduate qualification in sustainability-related areas (including in Science/ Environmental/Engineering);
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a corporate/government carbon or sustainability-related role;
- Demonstrated ability to lead sustainability initiatives with measurable impact, including change management strategies.
- Project or programme management certification or training is desirable;
- Change management certification or training is desirable;
- Relevant postgraduate qualification desirable.
Technical
- Experience managing Net Zero and/or sustainability programmes within complex policy and regulatory environments;
- Working knowledge of key relevant policy developments in relation to climate, carbon, and sustainability;
- Proven ability to interpret applicable legislation and develop appropriate policy and/or procedures to demonstrate compliance in coordination with the business;
- Previous experience or knowledge of using carbon/emissions management tools or software is desirable.
Interpersonal
- Experience managing complex projects in multi-stakeholder environments.
- Effective time and project management capabilities – proven ability to effectively balance/prioritise multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
- Self-starter with an appetite to embrace new challenges as they arise.
- Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and visual.
- Proven influencing skills and stakeholder management experience (internal and external).
- Demonstrated alignment to the Vhi values.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating cross-functionally with colleagues across the organisation.
Vhi is an equal opportunities employer.
Accessibility
If you are a candidate with a disability and encounter difficulty accessing any part of this website or wish to discuss any matter relating to the accessibility of our building or services, please contact recruitment@vhi.ie.
Reasonable Accommodations
Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.
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