Director, Corporate Sustainability & ESG

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

The Director of Corporate Sustainability & ESG (“Director”) is responsible for building and implementing HARMAN’s ESG strategy and corporate global sustainability program; which is committed to measuring and reducing HARMAN’s climate impact, implementing best practices to identify and mitigate climate-related risks, overseeing due diligence related to social matters such as human rights, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements. The Director serves as HARMAN’s lead subject matter expert on ESG and sustainability. 

The position is responsible for cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to develop and progress HARMAN’s strategic sustainability goals and program. The Director will also identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats to meeting HARMAN’s corporate sustainability and ESG objectives. 

Your Team

The Director leads a team of direct reports and multiple dotted-line sustainability professionals, and is responsible for coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.

What You Will Do

Strategy and Governance

• Build and implement HARMAN’s long term corporate sustainability and ESG strategy and goals, based on a regular impact, risk & opportunities assessment process.
• Lead and accelerate the company’s progress toward each ESG initiative and goal – including the efficacy of HARMAN’s decarbonization strategy and progress toward established GHG reduction goals.
• Advise and inform the HARMAN ESG Committee and other internal leaders on the priority of sustainability issues and overall sustainability program performance.
• Drive consideration for ESG matters in corporate enterprise risk management processes and ensure action plans are in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Lead the budgeting process for HARMAN’s corporate sustainability program, including the development of business cases, adherence to assigned annual budget(s), and opportunities to enhance spend efficiency.
• Manage HARMAN’s relationship with external sustainability strategy and reporting consultants.
  

Cross-departmental Collaboration

• Align internal stakeholders such as Business Division Sustainability Leads, Supply Chain Risk Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing to track and accelerate the progress and efficacy of HARMAN’s sustainability program.
• Create and manage global ESG program governance forums and mechanisms to drive progress toward sustainability initiatives, and ensure regular and effective cross-functional coordination, communication, and visibility into our sustainability strategy and priorities.
• Enhance employee engagement through training and communications initiatives across divisions and functions, to educate on sustainability best practices and drive a culture of sustainability within HARMAN.
• Serve as the dedicated interface between HARMAN and parent company Samsung on ESG and sustainability program synergy and alignment opportunities.
  

Compliance

• Collaborate across the business to ensure appropriate supply chain and internal due diligence mechanisms are in place regarding social matters such as human rights (e.g., child/forced labor, working conditions), and that the company is compliant with all related disclosure regulations.
• Identify, advise on, and ensure compliance with all global sustainability & ESG disclosure laws and regulations.
• Maintain a view of industry and peer best practice, and regulatory requirements, to ensure sufficient coverage and action across HARMAN’s current and future sustainability & ESG policies.
  

Reporting

• Lead all external ESG reporting and disclosure activities. Oversee the continuous improvement of data quality and reliability, efficiency of data collection systems and processes, internal controls, and audit/verification processes (as applicable) for all ESG data.
• Develop HARMAN’s expertise and accuracy with regard to environmental data and carbon accounting practices, including the management of corporate environmental dashboards to enhance decision-useful visibility into collected data (e.g. trends, site-level comparisons).
• Lead the production (content, standards/framework alignment, design and timeline) of HARMAN’s annual voluntary sustainability report, including cross-departmental collaboration and data collection methodologies, and selection/oversight of support resources. 
• Lead corporate engagement and disclosure activities with strategic ESG assessment organizations (e.g., CDP, Ecovadis, and others).
• Support internal and external inquiries regarding ESG and sustainability strategy and performance data, such as from internal business units, and customers.
  

Thought Leadership

• Oversee HARMAN’s internal and external sustainability communications Lead HARMAN’s relationships with membership-based sustainability organizations (e.g., RBA .).
• As the lead representative of HARMAN’s ESG and sustainability program, communicate our strategy and priorities in external community networks, broader industry forums and engagements (e.g., conferences, webinars).

What You Need to Be Successful

• At least 7-10 years’ experience working in large, global, highly matrixed, and dynamic organization.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of global and industry sustainability trends, challenges and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling a corporate sustainability and ESG program and decarbonization strategy – including meaningful goals and KPIs against which the company can measure sustainability performance.
• The ability to assess and translate sustainability frameworks, standards, regulations and other pressures/trends into business cases and corporate action plans, and secure division, business unit and leadership buy-in.
• A proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and leadership, ability to build consensus, and implementation of concurrent, complex strategic sustainability initiatives and programs.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills. Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, with the willingness to represent the company’s sustainability interests in public forums and the highest levels – including executive leadership and the Board.
• Experience fostering and managing partnerships with private sector partners, NGOs, governments, and multilateral organizations.
• Familiarity with best-in-class sustainability, sourcing and procurement practices .
• Ability to analyze complex data and create internal controls to ensure data integrity.
• Experience managing external counsel, agencies and/or contractor support.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Graduate level business, sustainability, engineering or law degree a plus.
• Certification in the field of sustainability, corporate responsibility, project management or similar.
• Understanding of the Automotive and/or Consumer Electronics industry and manufacturing processes a plus.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and internationally.
• Be willing to work onsite at a HARMAN US office.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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Pay Transparency

$ 161,250 - $ 236,500

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: View email address on jobsearch.harman.com.

You Belong Here 

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.() 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at  View email address on jobsearch.harman.com . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.