Product Sustainability Manager

About the Role

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: Team Lead

The work model for the role is: onsite with 10 home office days a month

Your Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage product sustainability across Scope 3, ensuring compliance with international eco-standards and material regulations. You will also shape and implement ABB's Circular Economy Program to advance sustainable product and value-chain concepts. In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Manage topics such as Conflict Minerals and sustainable material sourcing
• Prepare sustainability and compliance reports
• Collaborate closely with internal departments and external partners
• Plan and execute sustainability projects with minimal supervision

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What it Takes to Run What Runs the World

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Material Science or similar
• Several years of experience in product sustainability and material compliance
• Solid knowledge of Circular Economy, greenhouse gas accounting, and conflict minerals
• Experience in reporting (e.g., sustainability reports, ESG reporting)
• Methodical, structured approach, and ability to manage one's own workload
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond:

• Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
• Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
• Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
• Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
• Inclusive Culture – An international work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Compensation

The minimum compensation, in accordance with the electrical and electronics industry collective agreement, is 52.853,78 - 60.785,90 EUR (depending on training, experience) annual for a full-time position as of May 2025. But we would be happy to speak in person about your compensation package in relation to your qualifications and experience!

About Us

ABB's Machine Automation Division (B&R) is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with additional offices around the world. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and, together with the ABB Robotics division, employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. As a leading global provider of automation solutions, B&R develops, produces and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions as well as technologies for machine and factory automation. Since 2020, B&R's automation portfolio has also included Codian brand delta robots. With its innovative solutions, B&R sets new standards and consistently exceeds its customers' expectations.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

How to Apply

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.