Our client is an expert in many different activities and industrial products. Part of a consequent ecosystem, they are now have a new opening as Chief of Sustainability and Innovation to reduce their carbon footprint.

The mission:

• Operate as an integrator between the different departments and the Group
• Coordinate the development of different solutions to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
• Work closely with regulatory authorities and political decision-makers in Switzerland to create the right framework for economically feasible decarbonization projects.
• Take advantage of every opportunity to obtain subsidies for projects with a view to achieving carbon neutrality.
• Formulate project proposals in the fields of the circular economy and CO2 capture, storage and recovery (CCUS).
• Lead and supervise decarbonization projects, steering them from the initial phases through to gradual takeover by implementation teams.
• Carry out relevant technical and economic analyses (even with incomplete data).

Profile:

• 7+ years of experience in sustainable project management.
• Master's degree in engineering.
• Fluent in German/Swiss German and also have a very good command of French.
• Experience with the industry, regulatory frameworks, networking and lobbying.
• Required skills and competencies: project management, a strong sense of strategic thinking to achieve a long-term vision, a high degree of self-management, and the ability to lead diverse teams and work in parallel.

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