About the Position

Director, Corporate Sustainability & ESG

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Governance

Build and implement HARMAN’s long term corporate sustainability and ESG strategy and goals, based on a regular impact, risk & opportunities assessment process.
Lead and accelerate the company’s progress toward each ESG initiative and goal – including the efficacy of HARMAN’s decarbonization strategy and progress toward established GHG reduction goals.
Advise and inform the HARMAN ESG Committee and other internal leaders on the priority of sustainability issues and overall sustainability program performance.
Drive consideration for ESG matters in corporate enterprise risk management processes and ensure action plans are in place to mitigate identified risks.
Lead the budgeting process for HARMAN’s corporate sustainability program, including the development of business cases, adherence to assigned annual budget(s), and opportunities to enhance spend efficiency.
Manage HARMAN’s relationship with external sustainability strategy and reporting consultants.

Cross-departmental Collaboration

Align internal stakeholders such as Business Division Sustainability Leads, Supply Chain Risk Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing to track and accelerate the progress and efficacy of HARMAN’s sustainability program.
Create and manage global ESG program governance forums and mechanisms to drive progress toward sustainability initiatives, and ensure regular and effective cross-functional coordination, communication, and visibility into our sustainability strategy and priorities.
Enhance employee engagement through training and communications initiatives across divisions and functions, to educate on sustainability best practices and drive a culture of sustainability within HARMAN.
Serve as the dedicated interface between HARMAN and parent company Samsung on ESG and sustainability program synergy and alignment opportunities.

Compliance

Collaborate across the business to ensure appropriate supply chain and internal due diligence mechanisms are in place regarding social matters such as human rights (e.g., child/forced labor, working conditions), and that the company is compliant with all related disclosure regulations.
Identify, advise on, and ensure compliance with all global sustainability & ESG disclosure laws and regulations.
Maintain a view of industry and peer best practice, and regulatory requirements, to ensure sufficient coverage and action across HARMAN’s current and future sustainability & ESG policies.

Reporting

Lead all external ESG reporting and disclosure activities. Oversee the continuous improvement of data quality and reliability, efficiency of data collection systems and processes, internal controls, and audit/verification processes (as applicable) for all ESG data.
Develop HARMAN’s expertise and accuracy with regard to environmental data and carbon accounting practices, including the management of corporate environmental dashboards to enhance decision-useful visibility into collected data (e.g. trends, site-level comparisons).
Lead the production (content, standards/framework alignment, design and timeline) of HARMAN’s annual voluntary sustainability report, including cross-departmental collaboration and data collection methodologies, and selection/oversight of support resources.
Lead corporate engagement and disclosure activities with strategic ESG assessment organizations (e.g., CDP, Ecovadis, and others).
Support internal and external inquiries regarding ESG and sustainability strategy and performance data, such as from internal business units, and customers.

Thought Leadership

Oversee HARMAN’s internal and external sustainability communications Lead HARMAN’s relationships with membership-based sustainability organizations (e.g., RBA.).
As the lead representative of HARMAN’s ESG and sustainability program, communicate our strategy and priorities in external community networks, broader industry forums and engagements (e.g., conferences, webinars).

Requirements

At least 7-10 years’ experience working in large, global, highly matrixed, and dynamic organization.
Strong knowledge and understanding of global and industry sustainability trends, challenges and opportunities.
Demonstrated experience building and scaling a corporate sustainability and ESG program and decarbonization strategy – including meaningful goals and KPIs against which the company can measure sustainability performance.
The ability to assess and translate sustainability frameworks, standards, regulations and other pressures/trends into business cases and corporate action plans, and secure division, business unit and leadership buy-in.
A proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and leadership, ability to build consensus, and implementation of concurrent, complex strategic sustainability initiatives and programs.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills. Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, with the willingness to represent the company’s sustainability interests in public forums and the highest levels – including executive leadership and the Board.
Experience fostering and managing partnerships with private sector partners, NGOs, governments, and multilateral organizations.
Familiarity with best-in-class sustainability, sourcing and procurement practices.
Ability to analyze complex data and create internal controls to ensure data integrity.
Experience managing external counsel, agencies and/or contractor support.

Nice to Have

Graduate level business, sustainability, engineering or law degree a plus.
Certification in the field of sustainability, corporate responsibility, project management or similar.
Understanding of the Automotive and/or Consumer Electronics industry and manufacturing processes a plus.

We Offer

Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more).
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
Competitive wellness benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

About the Company

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

Salary

$ 161,250 - $ 236,500

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

Director, Corporate Sustainability & ESG

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