Director of Sustainability Europe (m/f)

About the role

Wabtec, a global provider of equipment, systems and digital solutions for the rail industry, is hiring a Director of Sustainability Europe (m/f). Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability, the role leads the execution of Wabtec's sustainability strategy across the Transit business and European operations, aligns with the company's global sustainability priorities and governance framework, and advises business leaders on sustainability regulations, customer requirements and market trends. The position is based in France (Gennevilliers, Tours, Amiens) or Italy (Piossasco).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to emerging sustainability disclosure requirements such as CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, other EU disclosure rules and ISSB-aligned reporting, and monitor regulatory developments.
• Advise leadership on the implications of regulation for strategy, governance, reporting and operations, and support assurance readiness and data collection.
• Lead implementation of the corporate sustainability strategy across the Transit business and European operations, integrating sustainability objectives into business initiatives and performance metrics.
• Monitor sustainability trends and recommend strategic actions that support business growth and customer engagement.
• Serve as the primary sustainability advisor to regional and business leadership teams.
• Support commercial teams with customer sustainability inquiries, supplier assessments, procurement requirements and ESG questionnaires, and build relationships with customer sustainability, environmental, compliance and procurement leaders.
• Represent Wabtec at industry forums, conferences and trade associations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, strategy, regulatory affairs, consulting or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sustainability programs in a multinational industrial, manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure or technology organization.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders in a matrixed organization across regions and regulatory environments.
• Authorization to work in the EU.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks and regulations, including CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, GRI, ISSB, TCFD and related standards, and experience supporting third-party assurance, governance and compliance.
• Strong analytical, project management and communication skills.
• Preferred: experience in a U.S.-headquartered multinational, direct customer engagement, experience in transportation, mobility, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure or energy, familiarity with ESG data platforms, and an advanced degree.