Are you an experienced portfolio manager with passion to drive and deliver sustainable impact in the coatings industry?
Sustainability is one of the key pillars in our Accelerate to Win strategy and our bold purpose and shared call to action: Make our world last longer, beautifully. At Hempel, we strive to maximise our positive sustainability impact through creating measurable benefits for our customers. We have a clear 2030 Sustainability Mission that places customer value creation at its heart. Please read more here: Sustainability - Hempel
We are now looking for an experienced Sustainability Transformation Manager to continue the journey with us.
Can you help us shape a long-term vision for success and positive impact?
The Sustainability Transformation Manager is responsible for portfolio management of Hempel’s sustainability projects. The role is based in Lyngby, Denmark. Hempel’s sustainability project portfolio includes strategic impact projects, business segment initiatives, product sustainability and ESG programs. The Sustainability Transformation Manager drives the execution of the full sustainability project portfolio.
This is a matrix leadership role, reporting directly to the VP Sustainability, and includes daily portfolio management of sustainability initiatives, as well as stakeholder management and collaboration with key partners across the organization.
What does your day-to-day look like?
Portfolio management of sustainability projects
Tracking and monitoring progress and reporting to key stakeholders through reports and presentations
Strategic communication to key stakeholders
Participation in and/or leading relevant project steering committee meetings and ensuring follow-up with project managers and stakeholders
Leading selected sustainability projects where relevant
Driving continuous improvement of project management processes, development and execution, supporting decision-making and prioritization across the sustainability agenda
Supporting and developing Sustainability Team members to continuously improve and grow
What do you need to be successful in this role?
As Sustainability Transformation Manager, you will be part of the corporate Sustainability team, focusing on ensuring the delivery of sustainability projects and initiatives within the sustainability strategy. We expect that you have:
Solid experience in portfolio and project management (3-5 years)
Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders across functions, creating followership
Excellent communication skills orally, in writing, and through presentations in English
Ability to efficiently manage and coordinate many tasks simultaneously while adapting to shifting priorities
Excellent business and commercial acumen with a rapid ability to understand business landscapes
Solid understanding of sustainability themes, initiatives, projects and ESG programs
Experience managing complex projects in matrix organizations
A proactive “driver seat” mindset to ensure project execution and results
Who are you?
You have a positive, can‑do attitude and see possibilities rather than obstacles. You are flexible, proactive, and thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment, where priorities can shift quickly. You enjoy working collaboratively, supporting others, and driving meaningful sustainability impact.
Sounds like a match?
We would love for you to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. Please feel free to reach out to Vice President, Sustainability, Sofia Mavropoulou sma@hempel.com
Application due
2026-05-25
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Project Management
Industry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region.
Hempel’s paints and coatings protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers’ businesses. They help minimise maintenance costs, improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.
At Hempel, our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We firmly believe that we will succeed as a business only if we place sustainability at our heart. Not only is it the right thing to do, it will strengthen our competitive position, make ourselves more resilient and reduce our risk.
Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915. It is majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world.
