Senior Manager, Sustanability - Hydrogeology, Water and Carbon

across the sustainability landscape.

Focus Areas:

Water & Climate Strategy Implementation:

• Steer execution of water replenishment, Nature Based Solutions, Integrated Watershed Management, Water usage ratio and carbon emission reduction strategies.

• Develop and implement water risk assessment frameworks that prioritize business-critical geographies.

• Conduct and leverage source water vulnerability and hydrogeological assessments, including numerical modelling and forecasting (groundwater/surface water flow, solute transport).

• Provide strategic guidance on environmental due diligence studies and formulate source water protection plans.

• Integrate data assurance systems and sustainable water replenishment mechanisms across the network.

• Champion climate-smart and sustainable agriculture practices with emphasis on water use efficiency and water footprint accounting.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure regulatory alignment with environmental laws, especially those governing water use and contamination.

• Oversee compliance with KORE and OU environmental governance frameworks.

• Define sustainability metrics, models, and data-driven solutions for mitigation plans.

Water Performance Network Orchestration:

• Build and lead high-performing teams empowered by a "Zero is Possible" culture.

• Forge and maintain strong connections with internal business units and external scientific, governmental, and industry stakeholders.

• Shape and implement a compelling business water sustainability vision and strategy, inspiring internal stakeholders.

• Influence global and regional sustainability investments via Global Environmental Council and strategic partnerships.

Key Success Parameters:

Work Focus:

• Execute OU sustainability roadmap and Science-Based Targets.

• Lead environmental risk profiling, mitigation modeling, and governance practices.

• Identify key infrastructure needs through complex hydrological and financial analysis to support long-term water security.

Communication Focus:

• Lead cross-functional dialogue with PACS, R&D, CEPG, SRA, SC and other internal functions.

• Represent OU TI&SC on global industry associations, driving external engagement and visibility.

• Advocate sustainability principles within internal networks and secure alignment on sustainability investments from top-level decision-makers.

• Serve as a sustainability ambassador shaping policy dialogues and future-facing regulations at national and regional levels.

Experience & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or a closely related environmental science discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in sustainability, water resource management, climate strategy, or a related technical field.
• Proven senior leadership experience leading large-scale transformation and change management programs across complex, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success in managing diverse, cross-functional teams and fostering a performance-driven sustainability culture.
• Strong ability to align sustainability objectives with broader business goals and influence across senior stakeholder groups.
• Deep experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies across operational, technical, and manufacturing domains.

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Skills:
**Chemistry; Leadership; Continual Improvement Process; Beverage Manufacturing; Environmental Science; Technical Communication; Technical Knowledge; Sustainability by Design; Relationship Management; Waterfall Model; Food And Beverage (F&B); Compliance Strategies; Data Analysis; Risk Management; Communication; Risk Mitigation Strategies; Long Term Planning; Beverage Industry; Regulatory Compliance Consulting; Data Compilation; Future Back Thinking; Process Improvements; Green Solutions; Technology Trends