Operational Sustainability Professional – LCA & Decarbonization

We are seeking an Operational Sustainability Professional to join our team in Elsbethen, Salzburg, Austria. As an Operational Sustainability Professional – LCA & Decarbonization, you will play a crucial role in driving sustainability efforts across our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and carry out Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) studies across ingredients, packaging, logistics, and operational processes
• Develop and refine methods, models, and databases for these assessments, critically evaluating system boundaries, allocation methods, emission factors, assumptions, and data quality
• Model and compare the emissions impact of options such as renewable energy, alternative raw materials, new production technologies, and process improvements
• Turn findings into clear recommendations to help business teams and management prioritize emissions reduction measures and shape decarbonization roadmaps
• Track developments in GHG Protocol, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Together for Sustainability (TfS), relevant ISO standards, and carbon removal accounting
• Assess the relevance of emerging sustainability technologies, methods, and regulations to our operations
• Manage technical sustainability projects and work with suppliers to improve data quality, transparency, and environmental performance across the value chain
• Collaborate with consultants, universities, research institutions, and other external partners

Requirements:

• Master's degree in environmental engineering, sustainability, chemical engineering, biotechnology, environmental science, or a related technical or scientific discipline
• At least three years of professional experience in life cycle assessment, product carbon footprinting, GHG accounting, and decarbonization
• At least three years of hands-on experience with LCA software and environmental databases
• Strong knowledge of GHG Protocol, SBTi criteria, TfS guidance, and relevant ISO standards
• Knowledge of biogenic carbon accounting, including how to treat emissions and removals in LCA and carbon footprinting
• Ability to critically assess footprinting methods, model assumptions, and data quality, supported by strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Experience evaluating emissions reduction measures and explaining the results in terms that help business teams make decisions
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead technical projects independently while collaborating across functions and countries
• Fluent English; German is a plus

Benefits:

• Attractive compensation package based on market-oriented salaries
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic team
• Support for personal and professional development

Salary: €2362 gross per month (minimum salary according to collective agreement)