Project Manager, Sustainability Job Description **About Us:** At Grundfos, we are passionate about solving the world’s water and climate challenges and improving people’s quality of life. As a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, we consistently set the standard in terms of innovation, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Our commitment to making a positive impact drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge products to our dynamic workplace environment. **Position Title:** Project Manager, Sustainability **Location:** Budapest The purpose of this role is to drive project management and operations of cross-functional sustainability programs with a particular focus on climate and carbon emission-related projects. Furthermore, support the Head of Sustainability in strategic programs and operational processes. This role will be a ‘spider in the web’ role and key to driving successful sustainability programs with synergy and efficiency across sustainability program areas cross-functionally in Grundfos. Primary stakeholders will be the Head of Sustainability and the Climate, Water, and Circular & Biodiversity Leads/colleagues from within Group Sustainability, working closely with them to drive better project management and stakeholder coordination with colleagues across Divisions and Functions in Grundfos. **Responsibilities:** **Project Management & Operations of Cross-Functional Sustainability Programs** + Set up and drive a strong operational ‘back-bone’ of cross-functional sustainability programs within water, climate, and circular business. This includes organizing and executing working group meetings, internal monthly reporting on progress, internal stakeholder coordination, and operational support to program leads. + Support external reporting programs with project management of CSRD preparedness workstreams, outreach to KPI owners for data collection, and support on other sustainability data management, reporting, and ratings. **Project Management and Support of Climate & Decarbonisation Programs** + Project manage and support the ‘engine room’ of our decarbonisation programs, including coordination with the Sustainability Finance team on climate data methodology and calculations, project management of the annual target setting process, and internal stakeholder collaboration. + Project manage climate program activities such as annual Climate Risk & Opportunity Assessment and cross-functional preparations for CSRD and EU Taxonomy. **Project Management and Support of Circular & Biodiversity Programs** + Support scoping and project management of circular business development initiatives and stakeholder engagements. + Project manage circular business & biodiversity-related preparations for CSRD reporting and EU Taxonomy, including coordination and input from KPI owners, information to internal stakeholders, etc. **Project Management and Operational Support for Head of Sustainability** + Ad hoc project management for cross-cutting strategic sustainability initiatives driven by the Head of Sustainability. + Support the Head of Sustainability for operations, systems, and processes, including budgeting and finance follow-ups. **Requirements:** + Strong and proven project management skills with the ability to build structure and processes in complex environments. + Ideally, experience with climate data calculations and climate programs. + Ideally, knowledge of Grundfos ways of working from a current/previous role. + Fluent English knowledge. + Ability to thrive and drive results with multiple tasks and many stakeholders in play. + Positive energy and team player with good stakeholder management skills. + Robust and self-driven with the ability to work in a virtual team – though with colleagues around. + Passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to drive impact through your work. **What's in it for you?** You’ll be an invaluable part of our global quality team, a diverse network of pioneers guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You’ll be instrumental in spreading our optimistic, can-do attitude to advance global innovation and a clear sense of purpose. By embodying our six core values, you’ll guide your colleagues in living them day by day and making a difference in global projects. We support your career and development path, offering tools to hone your leadership skills within your field and broaden your expertise in areas such as diversity & inclusion, coaching, and culture. **Day-to-Day Benefits:** + Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly. + If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues. + Flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering. + Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants, and programs. + Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development. Join us at Grundfos and be a part of our journey towards a sustainable future! 🌍 Information at a Glance **Job details** Application deadline: Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: Budapest, Pest, Hungary Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular