ESG Strategy Manager: Decarbonization & Governance

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Manager, Sustainability Strategy to lead ESG programs across U.S. operations and global Stakeholders.

You will drive ISO 14001/45001 implementations, GHG management, decarbonization initiatives, and customer-facing sustainability efforts while coordinating with sites, suppliers, and partners. The role combines ESG practitioner responsibilities with cross‑functional PMO leadership, developing roadmaps, risk registers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or advanced studies in Sustainability, Environmental Management, or ESG-related discipline
• 3-5+ years of experience in EHS-related roles
• 2-3+ years cross-functional engagement with on-site teams to drive ESG targets
• Hands-on experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 implementation or management
• Knowledge of ESG, environmental, human rights, and governance regulations
• Experience with GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2, and 3), LCA, and CFP calculations
• Experience supporting external audits and ESG due diligence (RBA, RMI, IRMA, supply chain due diligence)
• Strong cross-functional and cross-regional communication; travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG-related programs including ISO 14001 / ISO 45001, RBA, VAP, GHG management, renewables, and audits.
• Serve as a Project Manager for ESG, developing plans, roadmaps, risk registers, and RACI charts across functions and regions.
• Manage certification and audit readiness activities, including fit-gap assessments, internal audits, corrective actions, and onsite audit support.
• Support Scope 1–3 GHG management, LCA-based CFP calculations, and customer sustainability data requests.
• Drive renewable energy deployment projects (procurement, certificates, onsite generation) and performance metrics.
• Coordinate customer- and supplier-facing ESG engagements, including audits and due diligence.
• Support supplier sustainability programs, emissions tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Lead ESG KPI management, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Contribute to human rights due diligence and policy updates and compliance with global ESG regulations.

Skills

ESG program management

Project management / PMO

Cross-functional collaboration

English (business-level)

Travel readiness

Audits coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Sustainability / Engineering / Business

Master’s degree in Sustainability / Environmental Management / ESG

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

LCA methodology

CFP calculations

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Manager, Sustainability Strategy to lead ESG programs across U.S. operations and global Stakeholders.

You will drive ISO 14001/45001 implementations, GHG management, decarbonization initiatives, and customer-facing sustainability efforts while coordinating with sites, suppliers, and partners. The role combines ESG practitioner responsibilities with cross‑functional PMO leadership, developing roadmaps, risk registers,