Senior Sustainability Lead

Job Description

Qualifications:

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace.

In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 75 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India’s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space.

Technology for today and tomorrow

The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 3000+ diverse engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.

People-driven culture

At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected. No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

At Boeing, we are inclusive, diverse, and transformative.

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

Position Overview:

Boeing International Corporation is currently looking for Senior Sustainability Lead – Global Sustainability Policy and Partnership for India to join their team either in New Delhi or Bangalore.

We believe sustainability begins with a focus on environmental stewardship, social progress and inclusion, and values-based, transparent governance. Advancing environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities is a focus for the company globally.

This team contributes to public policy advocacy and partnership development for the Company and is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and engaged professional to serve as a valuable contributor toward our public policy and partnership objectives in the field of Sustainable Aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

1) Policy

Track and analyze pending and existing regional and local legislation, news releases and public policy issues in the areas of aviation environmental and chemical policies, national climate policies, sustainability disclosure developments and the wider Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) space.

Partner with relevant colleagues around the globe to develop and advance an effective policy agenda.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to inform and guide the company position and resulting advocacy plans in order to best represent the interests of the company in India. Specifically, advocate for aviation climate policy, policies that support the scaling of Sustainability Aviation Fuels (SAF), regulatory frameworks that support multi-sectoral collaboration for energy transition (including, but not limited to renewables and hydrogen), as well as advocate for R&D opportunities.

Develop and nurture relationships with external institutional stakeholders, including government and non-governmental organizations, customer and supplier coalitions, business associations, and policy-oriented think tanks. Identify areas of mutual interest and strengthen the company position through a joint sphere of influence.

2) Partnerships

Collaborate with Boeing business units (commercial, defense and services) and relevant functions (e.g. Government Operations/Affairs, Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Enterprise Sustainability, Engineering, etc.) to understand and help advance their strategies, goals, and business activities through engagements in the Sustainability space. 

Identify and help develop relevant external partnership and collaboration opportunities in the area of “sustainable aviation”, with particular focus on SAF.

Build strategic cross-functional and cross-organizational partnerships internally to improve processes and develop innovative solutions together.

3) Positioning

Partner with the Communications function and others to help tell the exciting story of Boeing’s track record and future ambition in the area of ESG.

Identify relevant forums to engage new audiences and to stimulate conversations around the progress made and work ahead toward further reducing aviation’s carbon footprint.

Externally represent the company’s sustainability commitment and interest by attending and speaking at conferences, on panels, and at industry (business, technology) expert workshops.

4) R&D

Support other Boeing units on SAF R&D related issues;

Partner with relevant stakeholders around the globe to develop and advance Boeing SAF R&D strategy;

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION and typically more than 10+ years of relevant work experience

This position requires knowledge of and relationships with key Indian regulators, policy makers and industry partners in the area of Sustainability.

The selected successful candidate will have proven ability to engage and inspire multiple internal and external stakeholders to drive involvement and meaningful change on environmental, social, and governance topics.

The successful candidate will have a natural propensity to build relationships and strong business acumen to assess strengths and weaknesses of projects developed in the aviation sustainability space.

Above all, the selected successful candidate will be a team player with a passion for sustainability and enthusiasm for the aviation industry.

Experience in sustainable development, public policy or a related field

Experienced in multi-tasking and working in a global team environment

Fluent in both written and verbal English

Work experience within the government, political organizations, think tanks, or other related roles

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Masters or other relevant advanced degree or certification, including without limitation ESG/Sustainability

Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners

Experience in government, government relations, and/or business development preferably in (but not limited to): Sustainability start-up, global regulator, an Embassy, or Government Affairs office

Experience in aviation and environment sustainability

Ideally, the candidate will have worked in the field of climate policy and/or government and/or multi-stakeholders’ organizations

Ideally, the candidate will have worked in the field of bioenergy, biofuels or related areas

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 13 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+12 years' related work experience.

Relocation:

This position does offer relocation within INDIA.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

KBSUI4 (S05)

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