7-10 years of experience in a large, global, dynamic organization
Strong grasp of global sustainability trends and best practices
Experience in building and scaling a corporate sustainability program
Proven ability to communicate complex sustainability concepts effectively
Track record in cross-functional collaboration and strategy implementation
Ability to analyze data and manage internal controls for accuracy
Experience working with private sector partners and NGOs
Responsibilities
Develop and execute HARMAN's corporate sustainability and ESG strategy
Lead decarbonization initiatives and monitor progress against GHG goals
Advise internal leaders on sustainability performance and priorities
Coordinate sustainability efforts across various departments
Ensure compliance with global sustainability and ESG regulations
Oversee external ESG reporting and data integrity processes
Represent HARMAN's sustainability program at industry events and forums
Benefits
Flexible remote work options globally
Employee discounts on premium products
Comprehensive training through HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement for professional development
Recognition and rewards program for outstanding employees
Commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace
Full Job Description
About the Role
The Director of Corporate Sustainability & ESG ("Director") is responsible for building HARMAN's implementing its ESG strategy and corporate global sustainability program, which is committed to measuring and reducing HARMAN's climate impact, implementing best practices to identify and mitigate climate-related risks, overseeing due diligence related to social matters such as human rights, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements. The Director serves as HARMAN's lead subject matter expert on ESG and sustainability. The position is responsible for cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to develop and progress HARMAN's strategic sustainability goals and program. The Director will also identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats to meeting HARMAN's corporate sustainability and ESG objectives.
Your Team
The Director leads a team of direct reports and multiple dotted-line sustainability professionals, and is responsible for coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
What You Will Do
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).
What You Need to Be Successful
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.
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.
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and internationally.
This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into various office locations as required .
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
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
Salary Ranges:
$ 161,250 - $ 236,500
About Harman International Industries
Harman International Industries, Incorporated is an American company that designs and engineers connected products for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson and Revel, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. The Company's software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
