European Sustainability Director — Strategy & ESG Leadership

Wabtec; Gennevilliers; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Director of Sustainability Europe to lead the execution of the sustainability strategy across the Transit business and European operations, aligning with global priorities and translating regulations into actionable plans. The role requires influencing senior leaders and supporting growth.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability, you will partner with Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHS, Government Affairs, and Communications to advance initiatives, coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, strategy, regulatory affairs, consulting, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sustainability programs within a multinational industrial, manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure, or technology organization.
• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks and regulations (CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, GRI, ISSB, TCFD) and experience supporting third‑party assurance and governance.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders within a matrixed organization across regions and regulatory environments.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of Wabtec's sustainability strategy across the Transit business and European operations, aligning with enterprise objectives.
• Coordinate disclosure obligations, governance, data collection, assurance readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives for transparent sustainability disclosures.
• Build strategic relationships with customer, environmental, compliance, and procurement leaders to strengthen value propositions and drive growth.
• Represent Wabtec in sustainability forums, conferences, trade associations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Serve as primary sustainability advisor to regional and business leadership teams and support commercial responses to customer inquiries.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory affairs

ESG reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

ESG data platforms

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Director of Sustainability Europe to lead the execution of the sustainability strategy across the Transit business and European operations, aligning with global priorities and translating regulations into actionable plans. The role requires influencing senior leaders and supporting growth.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability, you will partner with Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHS, Government Affairs, and Communications to advance initiatives, coordinate