Director, Global Sustainability

Mikron Infrared; Singapore; On-site; SGD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Director, Global Sustainability to lead the company’s ESG and CSR strategy, aligning environmental, social, and governance priorities with global business objectives. The role reports to the VP, Global EHS and Sustainability and sits on the EHS Leadership Team.

You will drive climate programs, governance, disclosures, and sustainability reporting across our global enterprise, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and stakeholder expectations while partnering

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in corporate sustainability, environmental management, ESG reporting, and climate-related programs.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, CDP) and regulatory disclosure requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading greenhouse gas management programs (Scope 1–3).
• Leadership and stakeholder management across executive, operational, and functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Sustainability and CSR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Drive enterprise sustainability programs: climate, energy, waste, water, biodiversity.
• Set goals, roadmaps, metrics, and governance for sustainability.
• Lead ESG reporting, disclosures, and data governance with regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and publish the annual Sustainability Report and external communications.
• Ensure compliance with global sustainability disclosures and customer requirements.
• Respond to customer ESG needs to support business growth.
• Oversee ratings, assessments, and disclosures (CDP, RBA, SBTi, etc.).
• Strengthen supplier due diligence and responsible sourcing programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Legal on compliance.
• Drive CSR initiatives including human rights and community engagement.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate into strategic programs.
• Build sustainability capability across the organization.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

ESG reporting

Climate risk mgmt

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes.AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in‑class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Global Sustainability is responsible for leading the company’s global Sustainability, ESG, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy to drive business value, strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance stakeholder confidence, and advance the company’s sustainability ambitions.

Reporting to the VP, Global EHS and Sustainability and serving as a member of the EHS Leadership Team, this role provides strategic leadership for environmental sustainability, climate, ESG, responsible business practices, material compliance, and sustainability reporting across the global enterprise. The Director is accountable for developing and executing programs that reduce environmental impacts, manage sustainability-related risks, ensure compliance with evolving global regulations, and support the company’s long‑term growth objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s global Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, aligning environmental, social, and governance priorities with business objectives and long‑term growth plans.
• Drive enterprise‑wide sustainability programs covering climate, greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3), energy management, waste reduction, water stewardship, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, and biodiversity.
• Establish sustainability goals, roadmaps, performance metrics, and governance processes to drive measurable improvements and support corporate commitments.
• Lead ESG reporting, disclosures, and sustainability data governance, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with applicable reporting frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Own the preparation and publication of the annual Sustainability Report and other external sustainability communications.
• Ensure compliance with global sustainability, environmental, climate, and financial disclosure regulations, proactively addressing emerging reporting obligations and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead the company’s response to customer sustainability, ESG, and responsible business requirements, strengthening customer confidence and supporting business growth.
• Serve as the executive lead for sustainability assessments, ratings, and disclosures, including CDP, RBA, SBTI, CARB, customer audits, and other stakeholder‑driven evaluations.
• Ensure Material compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements, Conflict Minerals, and other emerging substance and product compliance obligations.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Legal teams to manage material compliance risks, customer declarations, due diligence programs, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Drive the company’s CSR agenda, including human rights, responsible sourcing, ethical business conduct, labor and working conditions, supply chain responsibility, and community engagement.
• Strengthen supplier sustainability and human rights due diligence programs to support responsible business practices and compliance with evolving global regulations.
• Monitor emerging sustainability risks, regulatory developments, industry trends, and stakeholder expectations, translating them into business strategies, risk mitigation plans, and actionable programs.
• Build sustainability capability across the organization by fostering leadership engagement, accountability, and integration of sustainability principles into everyday business practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Location: Singapore (main) or any major AEI’s location
• Environment: Works in a standard office environment using general office equipment
• Regular international travel to support program deployment, stakeholder engagement, customer discussions, and sustainability initiatives

SKILLS

• Deep expertise in corporate sustainability, environmental management, ESG reporting, and climate‑related programs.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and standards, including GRI, CDP, and relevant regulatory disclosure requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading greenhouse gas management programs, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
• Strong understanding of environmental management systems, resource efficiency, waste management, water stewardship, and biodiversity‑related programs.
• Knowledge of global sustainability regulations and emerging reporting requirements affecting multinational organizations.
• Experience managing sustainability ratings, customer assessments, and responsible business programs.
• Leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities across executive, operational, and functional teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate sustainability objectives into measurable business value and competitive advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with experience leveraging sustainability data to drive decision‑making and performance improvement.

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in Sustainability, ESG, Environmental Management, EHS, or related disciplines within a global or multinational organization.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing enterprise‑wide sustainability, ESG, environmental, or climate programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading sustainability reporting, ESG disclosures, and external stakeholder engagements.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, electronics, semiconductor, medical technology, or other complex global operational environments preferred.
• Proven track record influencing senior executives and leading cross‑functional transformation initiatives.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.