Project Leader, Global Sustainability

Job Summary:  

Messer’s Global Sustainability Office is an entrepreneurial and agile group of results-oriented and collaborative practitioners responsible for integrating sustainable practices and principles into Messer’s operations around the world. The team reports to the CEO and works closely with senior leadership in the corporate and regional organization to stay ahead of emerging sustainability policy, to drive progress on environmental, social and governance commitments, to manage sustainability reporting, data and tools, and to engage stakeholders to support and contribute. We work in an environment of partnership, personal development and collaboration in a program-based consulting model to meet the challenges of today’s fast-changing sustainability landscape while creating value for our customers and stakeholders. 

Why Messer?   

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.  

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.  

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.  

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.  

Principal Responsibilities: 

Sustainability reporting 

• Manage preparation of annual sustainability reports 
• Understand the global regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSRD, EU Taxonomy) 
• Prepare and analyze ESG reports and key performance indicators, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and adherence to relevant reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, GRI, SASB, TCFD) 
• Monitor sustainability performance metrics and develop analyses  
• Understand and analyze data required for carbon accounting 
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for data sources, reports, progress trackers, KPIs, and other related material 
• Understand and lead compliance with the global regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSRD, EU Taxonomy) 
• Evaluate, identify, and monitor company reporting, gaps, and improvement opportunities and develop approaches to improve 
• Develop data management and reporting structures and mechanisms to ensure real-time performance and assessment against metrics and goals to ensure transparency and accountability 

Project management 

• Drive execution of one or more cross-functional projects with consistent delivery of results  
• Define scope and manages deliverables to meet project goals / benefits  
• Plan and execute tasks against aggressive schedules in a rapidly evolving environment  
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies  
• Ensure the right KPIs are in the place to measure results and sustainability  
• Understand business drivers and levers to meet business targets with flexibility, speed, and determination  
• Display a consultative approach to problem solving with transferability of skills and knowledge (use of questions, and business, continuous improvement, and project management tools & frameworks)   
• Able to manage multiple activities while working effectively under pressure/deadlines  
• Able to adapt approach and output with guidance from senior team members   
• Results-orientated, with good business savvy and business sense. Experience in business, and ability to build  general appreciation of the different parts of Messer’s business and organization quickly.  
• Basic understanding of a P&L and business processes. 
• Understand the general capabilities uses of ERP and other systems across Messer’s landscape and how business warehousing / datasphere can support their reporting and analytical activities 

Analytical and critical thinking 

• Analyze and synthesize data to develop insights that inform executive/corporate/regional recommendations 
• See the big picture while still providing good attention to details; able to quantify benefit and identify priorities, trade-off and solution options 
• Prepare business models  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our methodologies 

Communication and stakeholder management 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent graphic presentation skills, and the ability to present in front of large groups 
• Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written   
• Must be committed to treating colleagues, partners, and clients with dignity and respect at all times 
• Must be able to influence stakeholders across regions and functions 

Personal leadership 

• Learning agility 
• Strong presence with the ability to quickly build credibility 
• Highly independent and motivated, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment 
• Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to occasionally travel 
• Able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment 
• Able to manage multiple activities while working effectively under pressure/deadlines 
• Has a Self-starter mindset - takes ownership of assignments with minimal guidance 
• Has a Partnership mindset and collaborative approach to execution 

Required Skills 

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills 
• Ability to manage multiple activities while working effectively under pressure/deadlines 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment 
• Communications 
• Stakeholder Management 
• Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written   
• High quality executive presentations with a clear and compelling storyline   
• Strong presence with the ability to quickly build credibility 
• Personal Leadership 
• Has a Self-starter mindset - takes ownership of assignments with minimal guidance   
• Has a Partnership mindset and collaborative approach to execution   
• Strong project management skills (business & analytical mind set) 
• Understanding and application of sustainability frameworks 
• Financial analysis and business modeling  
• Advanced Power Point and Excel Skills 
• Flexibility to work with a global team and multiple time zones 
• Up to 40% travel required 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Sustainability, Project Management or related field 
• Minimum 3 years business analyst experience 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Master's in Business Administration 
• Experience with ESG tools/software 

About Messer:  

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another. 

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different. 

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.