Senior Sustainability Specialist

Position Overview

Senior Sustainability Specialist
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This role supports enterprise sustainability data management, regulatory reporting, and ESG performance tracking. The senior specialist will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of sustainability data across a multi‑site environment, supporting critical reporting requirements and enterprise sustainability initiatives.

• Manage and maintain sustainability data systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Serve as primary point of contact for sustainability data users across sites; provide system support, troubleshooting, and training.
• Execute data collection, validation, and reporting for key disclosures, including CSRD, VW98000, CoRT, and annual sustainability reporting.
• Track and analyze ESG KPIs, including emissions and decarbonization metrics.
• Support preparation of reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Environmental, Legal, Finance, Operations, and TRATON stakeholders.
• Monitor and follow up on data submissions to ensure timely and complete reporting.
• Support environmental compliance programs (e.g., ECMS, ISO 14001) and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with enterprise sustainability programs and employee engagement initiatives (e.g., Earth Day and campus programs).

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of Sustainability or ESG experience.
• Master's degree and no experience.
• At least 3 years of Sustainability or ESG experience.

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Employment‑related work sponsorship will not be provided.

• Experience with ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, GRI).
• Familiarity with sustainability data platforms (e.g., Quentic, SAP Sustainability).
• Experience supporting multi‑site or global data collection.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and problem‑solving ability.

This position offers competitive market‑based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well‑being. You can learn more about the benefits offered by visiting  The expected salary offered will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process, please email  to request assistance.