Lead, Sustainability & Stewardships Programs

The role

The Lead, Sustainability & Stewardship Programs will drive the execution of key initiatives for sustainability and corporate responsibility goals. This person will support business units in translating strategies like circular economy, carbon reduction, and biodiversity into actionable programs.

What you will do

• Coordinate cross-functional development and execution of sustainability and corporate responsibility programs
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Collaborate with leadership to align program execution with business strategy
• Partner across teams, functions, and levels to drive alignment
• Engage with internal departments and external stakeholders including industry groups and suppliers
• Define and track key performance indicators
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to project timelines and deliverables
• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements, regulations, and voluntary commitments
• Create communication materials and deliver training programs

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience in program management, corporate responsibility, or sustainability-focused roles
• Project management expertise leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Ability to analyze complex data and present actionable insights
• Ability to establish new standards and processes
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks related to sustainability and corporate responsibility
• Microsoft Office365 knowledge
• Common project management tools knowledge (MS Project, JIRA, etc.)

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing a legacy of rugged SUVs and trucks. The company empowers inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate and shape the future of transportation.