Job Description
Senior Manager Sustainability Program Management (f/m/d)

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks

  • Position TÜV SÜD as a sustainability thought leader by building a strong internal organization and driving visibility through the Sustainability PMO
  • Strengthen market leadership by shaping the global sustainability services portfolio with a focus on climate action certification or energy infrastructure, and executing effective go-to-market strategies
  • Deliver cross-business and cross-regional initiatives on time and within budget by managing resources, governance, and stakeholder alignment
  • Ensure operational excellence through robust processes and governance structures that embed sustainability into the business
  • Build impactful collaboration platforms and networks, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes across divisions and regions
  • Inspire and align senior leadership and project teams to achieve ambitious sustainability goals and service standards
  • Enhance competitiveness by anticipating regulatory changes, leveraging market insights, and securing lighthouse projects

Your Qualifications

  • University degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in management, finance, environmental science, or engineering
  • 5+ years of project experience in sustainability services, ideally in climate action and certification (e.g., energy audits)
  • Several years in strategy or sustainability consulting at client-facing level
  • Proven business development skills, including go-to-market strategies and P&L responsibility
  • In-depth knowledge of sustainability regulations (e.g., CSRD, CBAM) and hands-on implementation experience
  • Strong project management, analytical, and conceptual skills; proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and data handling
  • Excellent communication (German/English), interpersonal, storytelling, and leadership skills to guide international teams

 

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.

Work Area:  Corporate Functions & Business Support
Country/Region:  Germany
Job Location:  München
Working Model​:  Hybrid
Employment Type:  Full time / regular
Company:  TÜV SÜD AG
Org Unit Code:  AG-V-CSO
Requisition ID:  646
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