Sustainability Manager

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drive day-to-day sustainability activities across ASEAN and support execution of regional sustainability plans. 

• Deliver sustainability programs and flagship community engagement initiatives, including the Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI). 

• Translate global sustainability strategies and priorities into local and regional implementation actions. 

• Develop internal sustainability communications, presentations, employee updates, and digital content. 

• Leverage digital and social media platforms to communicate credible sustainability stories and impact. 

• Design and conduct sustainability training sessions, including workshops, virtual sessions, and briefings. 

• Serve as the regional point of contact for sustainability matters for both internal and external stakeholders. 

• Manage stakeholder queries, coordination activities, and external engagement related to sustainability initiatives. 

• Support the implementation of human rights due diligence activities and sustainability surveys. 

• Monitor and report regional sustainability news, market trends, and regulatory developments for global monthly sharing. 

• Handle administrative and operational matters, including invoicing, vendor management, and compliance support. 

• Support Hitachi Ltd. sustainability team on regional and global projects, as required. 

• Participate in other regional and global sustainability initiatives assigned from time to time 

Qualifications: 

Education & Professional Qualifications 

• Degree in sustainability, environmental studies, communications, business, project management, or a related discipline. 

Experience 

• Relevant experience in sustainability, project coordination, events, training, communications, and operations are mandatory. 

• Hands-on experience in executing programs and coordinating across multiple stakeholders and geographies is preferred. 

Knowledge 

• Understanding of sustainability concepts, employee engagement, community initiatives, and/or human rights due diligence. 

• Awareness of sustainability trends, reporting requirements, and regulatory developments in the ASEAN region. 

Skills 

• Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills. 

• Good content development capability for presentations, internal communications, and digital platforms. 

• Strong reporting, follow-up, and organizational skills with attention to detail. 

• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written. 

Other abilities 

• High ownership, resilience, and proactive approach to execution and follow-through. 

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. 

• Able to manage peak periods and support activities beyond standard office hours when required.