Strategic Sustainability Leader

The Strategic Sustainability Leader will support Allison’s global sustainability strategy, aligning regulatory frameworks and stakeholder expectations with business objectives and long‑term priorities and drive performance improvement while communicating risks and opportunities and advancing innovation, automation, and regulatory readiness. Key Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of the enterprise sustainability strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements. Project manage Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive’s (CSRD) Double Materiality Assessment (DMA), EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and other regulatory compliance programs, including milestones, data requirements, and cross‑functional alignment along with the global Sustainability report and customer sustainability information requests Oversee sustainability data governance, including collection, validation, documentation, and audit‑readiness across global operations. Integrate sustainability controls and assurance‑ready processes into operations and supply chain management systems. Lead supply chain due diligence to identify, assess, mitigate, and remediate environmental and human‑rights impacts. Ensure consistency across public disclosures, sustainability claims, customer responses, and regulatory filings. Develop KPIs, track performance progress, and ensure data processes support cross‑report alignment and assurance needs. Drive automation and efficiency improvements for sustainability data workflows, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)‑related automation opportunities. Foster internal engagement, collaboration, and accountability, promoting a culture of sustainability across the organization. Key Performance Measures: Data Quality & Assurance Readiness: Accuracy, completeness, and documentation quality scores from internal audits and validation reviews. Reduction in manual data collection time, number of automated workflows implemented, and improvement in cycle time for reporting processes. Competencies and Behaviors: Strategic Thinking & Regulatory Expertise • Deep understanding of global sustainability regulations and ability to translate complex requirements into actionable strategies. • Ability to anticipate regulatory changes and proactively position the organization for compliance. Operational Excellence & Analytical Rigor • Detail‑oriented mindset with strong ability to validate data, assess assumptions, and ensure audit‑ready quality. • Skilled in developing structured workflows, repeatable processes, and controls across diverse business functions. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Influence • Builds trust and coordination across key groups such as Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and Senior Leadership • Communicates sustainability risks, opportunities, and milestones with clarity, urgency, and professionalism. • Identifies environmental and human‑rights risks and drives remediation strategies that integrate into governance systems. • Maintains calm, structured decision‑making under tight regulatory timelines and complex stakeholder environments. • Proactively identifies opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance sustainability data systems. • Maintains curiosity and agility as global regulations evolve, bringing forward new tools and solutions. • Champions a sustainability mindset, encouraging accountability and shared responsibility across the business. • Leads with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to accurate and credible sustainability reporting. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, Data Analytics, Engineering, Sustainability or another related field Experience: 5 years of working experience Knowledgeable of global sustainability regulations Preferred: Scope Factors: Frequent interaction with cross functional partners across all functions in the company. Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within area of expertise.

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