CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER (F/M/D)

As a Corporate Sustainability Project Manager at Ignitis Group, you will be responsible for leading sustainability projects in social and governance areas. This includes taking full ownership of projects, managing stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the development of sustainability policies. You'll work with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with sustainability standards, driving successful project outcomes.

To qualify for the Corporate Sustainability Project Manager role at Ignitis Group, candidates should possess a relevant educational degree and a minimum of three years’ experience in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or supply chain management. Strong project management skills, familiarity with sustainability frameworks, and excellent communication abilities in both Lithuanian and English are essential for success in this position.

By joining Ignitis Group as a Corporate Sustainability Project Manager, you will directly contribute to our mission of creating a green and secure energy ecosystem. Your efforts in managing sustainability projects, developing corporate policies, and engaging stakeholders will help drive the energy transition in the Baltic region and beyond. You'll be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact in sustainability.

At Ignitis Group, the work culture is dynamic and collaborative, emphasizing teamwork across various disciplines. The Corporate Sustainability Project Manager role thrives in an environment that encourages innovation and open communication. With a focus on personal and professional development, you will find opportunities for mentorship and learning, all while contributing to a meaningful mission in environmental sustainability.

Employees in the Corporate Sustainability Project Manager role at Ignitis Group enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings options, additional paid days for health improvement, and flexible working hours. We also offer extensive learning opportunities, a hybrid work model, and a supportive culture that fosters career development.

When answering this question, emphasize your familiarity with various sustainability frameworks such as GRI, SASB, or ISO standards. Provide specific examples of how you have incorporated these frameworks into your project's strategies and decision-making processes, demonstrating the impact of your work.

To answer effectively, discuss your approach to project management, such as setting clear deadlines, utilizing project management tools, and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance. Illustrate this with a real-life example where you successfully juggled multiple projects.

Describe the communication techniques and engagement strategies you employ to involve stakeholders, such as regular updates, collaborative workshops, and feedback sessions. Share an example where your approach significantly increased stakeholder buy-in for a project.

Focus on a specific project, outlining your role, the challenges encountered, and the solutions you implemented. Highlight your problem-solving skills and the positive outcomes achieved to showcase your competency as a project manager.

Share your methodology for measuring success, which might include defining KPIs, gathering data, analyzing results, and adjusting strategies accordingly. Providing an example of how you measured and reported on a previous project can lend credibility to your answer.

Discuss the resources you utilize, such as industry journals, online courses, and networking groups. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and how you apply new knowledge to improve your initiatives at Ignitis Group.

Reflect on a situation where you had to persuade others about the importance of sustainability. Talk about your research, communication tactics, and the eventual outcomes to demonstrate your advocacy skills.

Explain how you view collaboration as essential to achieving sustainability goals. Discuss your experience working in cross-functional teams and how collective efforts led to successful outcomes.

Describe your framework for identifying and assessing risks in sustainability initiatives. Discuss how proactive risk management contributes to smoother project execution and better results.

Convey your personal motivation for pursuing a career in sustainability, whether it be a passion for the environment, social responsibility, or the drive to create lasting change. This insight adds a personal touch and emphasizes your commitment to the role.