Sustainability Project Specialist

Sustainability Project Specialist will support Group Manager, Energy and Sustainability on internal strategy and management of human rights, carbon, and supply chain issues.

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Support implementation and ongoing management of track and trace software; work with OEM customers to understand sustainability expectations and communicate data and other relevant information
• Support Group Manager, Energy and Sustainability on internal strategy and management of human rights, energy procurement, decarbonization, and supply chain issues for Panasonic Energy
• Work with internal and external experts on emissions accounting, LCA analysis, energy procurement, and human rights due diligence

Scope

• Position will report directly to Group Manager, Energy and Sustainability
• No direct reports, but work closely with other PEXNA and PECNA staff and manage consulting teams

Qualifications:

What You’ll Bring:

Education and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in sustainability reporting or supply chain transparency
• In-depth knowledge of emissions management and/or human rights due diligence
• Bachelors Degree is required. Masters Degree (MBA, MPP, MA, etc) welcome

Competencies

• Team player work collaboratively with GPA office, PEC/MEBD/PENA, and other businesses
• Flexibility – Ability to be flexible and take on assignments not directly related to portfolio
• Experience in sustainability strategy or reporting, social or environmental expertise welcome candidate need not have both
• Extensive project management expertise
• Expertise in Powerpoint, Excel, Power BI, Professional writing
• Cross-cultural fluency and past experience in multi-lingual, multi-cultural work environment

Communications

• Strong communication skills particularly writing and public speaking
• Ability to work within a complex, global company

Other Requirements

• Position is hybrid with strong preference given to candidates in Washington, DC; Reno, NV; or De Soto, KS.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to analyze issues
• Ability to travel and represent company in public forums

Highly-valued Skills, NOT required of applicants:

• Japanese language written and spoken
• SaaS implementation and management
• Expertise in any of the following areas: GHG protocol, Life cycle analysis, human rights due diligence, supply chain mapping, forced labor policy
• Knowledge of key regulations, including US Inflation Reduction Act, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and EU Battery Regulation
• Public speaking and or sales experience

Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

• Highly Competitive Healthcare Plans
• Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
• Annual Bonus Program
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Onsite Caf
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs
• Leadership & Mentorship Programs
• High5 Reward Recognition Program
• Onsite Events!
• And many more benefits & perks

Meet Panasonic! At Panasonic, we are pioneering technologies that not only move us forward but also make a positive impact.

Your work here goes beyond conventional boundaries, aligning with our commitment to doing work that matters. Whether it’s in the realm of sustainable energy solutions or cutting-edge automotive technology, we provide an environment where innovative thinkers can soar.

Our dedication to addressing climate impact is ingrained in our approach, ensuring that we create technologies while actively working to reduce our environmental footprint. Joining us means experiencing career growth in more ways than one, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

At Panasonic, we care about what you care about, fostering a culture where your expertise contributes to the creation of technologies that not only move us but also drive positive change for the planet.

Be part of a team that values your contributions, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to shaping a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The salary or hourly wage range of $94,000 $105,000 is just one component of Panasonics total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individuals knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.