Industrial Sustainability Manager

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a motivated professional to join our Industrial Sustainability & Product Compliance Team. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of strategic sustainability programs across our supply chains, directly supporting the Group’s long-term environmental commitments. Your work will contribute to advancing responsible innovation and embedding sustainability into the core of our operations with the purpose to reduce the Group environmental footprint.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the implementation of the responsible chemical management program with suppliers, internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute within the ZDHC working Group, collaborating with other Brands and stakeholders, in order to increase the impact of the program
• Foster and manage Group’s activities related to Water Conservation in the supply chains
• Develop new programs and coalitions on resources efficiency to reduce Scope 3 footprint
• Support our partners in process innovation and in general on sustainability topics
• Manage the development and roll out of a Vendor Platform for Sustainability along Prada Group supply chains
• Innovate in Program Management, be responsible for the definition and creation of tools and methodologies in order to support partners and suppliers in reaching Sustainability Targets
• Deliver on sustainability trainings for suppliers and internal stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Engineering or technical background

5 years of experience in similar roles, sound knowledge in sustainability topics and regulations; (former experience in fashion and/or production will be considered as a plus)

Proven program management skills, ability and agility to move and act in interdisciplinary fields

Excellent analytical and logical skills, strong attitude in strategical thinking and in solving complex problems

Leadership and influencing attitude, excellent communication skills, ability to act autonomously and manage working groups

Can-do attitude

Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken

Excellent in the Office suite, proficient in excel and power point