Sustainability Governance & Climate Manager

Aptiv; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Fund

Hybrid work

Pension plan

Private health care

Life insurance

Job summary

Versigent is seeking a Sustainability Governance & Climate Manager to lead the company's sustainability governance framework, climate strategy, and ESG reporting. You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive the carbon neutrality roadmap, and coordinate external sustainability assessments.

The role serves as the focal point for ESG governance, disclosures and customer sustainability requirements, partnering with multiple functions to integrate sustainability into business strategy and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and proven experience in corporate sustainability, ESG reporting and governance.
• Strong knowledge of ESG regulations and reporting including CSRD, ESRS, SEC Climate Disclosure.
• Experience supporting sustainability assurance processes and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Sustainability Strategy and Governance Framework.
• Define Climate Strategy, Carbon Neutrality Roadmap and Science Based Targets (SBTi).
• Conduct climate risk assessments and integrate into business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with CSRD, ESRS, SEC Climate Disclosure, CBAM and other ESG regs.
• Lead ESG reporting governance and coordinate assurance activities.
• Disclose sustainability policies and governance processes.
• Coordinate sustainability disclosures across internal functions.
• Manage external sustainability assessments and ratings (CDP, EcoVadis, DJSI).
• Respond to customer sustainability questionnaires and information requests.
• Monitor sustainability trends and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, HR, Engineering and Communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Presentation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

English proficiency

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related

Job description

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products. As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.

YOUR ROLE

The Sustainability Governance & Climate Manager is responsible for leading the company's sustainability governance framework, climate strategy, ESG reporting, regulatory compliance and external sustainability engagement. The role ensures the organization meets evolving sustainability regulations and stakeholder expectations while driving the implementation of the corporate sustainability strategy, carbon neutrality roadmap and climate-related commitments. This position serves as the focal point for ESG governance, sustainability disclosures, customer sustainability requirements and external sustainability assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the corporate Sustainability Strategy and Governance Framework.
• Support to define the company's Climate Strategy, Carbon Neutrality Roadmap and Science Based Targets (SBTi).
• Conduct climate-related risk and opportunity assessments and support integration into business strategy.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable sustainability regulations, including CSRD, ESRS, SEC Climate Disclosure, CBAM and other emerging ESG requirements.
• Lead ESG reporting governance and coordinate internal and external limited assurance activities.
• Disclose and maintain sustainability policies, governance processes and reporting standards.
• Coordinate sustainability disclosures and reporting across internal functions.
• Manage external sustainability assessments and ratings, including CDP, EcoVadis, DJSI and similar frameworks.
• Respond to customer sustainability questionnaires and ESG information requests.
• Monitor emerging sustainability trends, regulatory development and stakeholder expectations.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Operations, Commercial, HR, Engineering, SCM and Corporate Communications to ensure consistent sustainability governance across the organization.
• Prepare executive reports and dashboards to support strategic decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, climate strategy or sustainability governance.
• Strong knowledge of ESG regulations and reporting frameworks, including CSRD, ESRS, SEC Climate Disclosure, CBAM, GRI and related standards.
• Experience supporting sustainability assurance processes and ESG data governance.
• Understanding of climate risk, carbon neutrality strategies and Science Based Targets.
• Experience managing sustainability ratings and customer sustainability requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong project and program management capabilities.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills without formal authority.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and inter-functional collaboration skills.
• Passionate about building a culture where every employee contributes to sustainability.

WHY JOIN US?

Grow with purpose. We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time. Do work that shows up in the real world. What you contribute here powers systems that are critical to how industries operate and evolve. The impact is visible and lasting. Succeed with the right support. We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform at a high level and sustain that success.

YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT:

• Social Fund (vacation allowance, holiday allowance, MyBenefit, Multisport card)
• Hybrid work (47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer and Employee Capital Plan
• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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