Aurobay develops and produces world-class hybrid engines and transmissions. With factories on two continents - Sweden and China - we're a pioneering global supplier of propulsion technology, development services and contract manufacturing. The Aurobay brand brings together over 9,000 dedicated and determined people that design, develop, and manufacture next-generation powertrain solutions for a global market.

Aurobay is part of HORSE Powertrain Limited, a global leader in powertrain solutions. The Group has 19,000 employees, 17 plants and 5 R&D centers across three continents. We partner with OEM customers around the world and offer innovative solutions that can cater to up to 80% of the growing hybrid and combustion powertrain market, enabling a faster transition toward cleaner mobility.

Are you passionate about driving sustainability at a corporate level? Do you have the skills to lead impactful initiatives and ensure compliance with evolving sustainability regulations? At Aurobay, we are looking for a Head of Sustainability to lead our sustainability strategy, reporting, and compliance efforts.

Skills and Experience:

• University degree in Sustainable Development, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainability management, reporting, or a relevant field.   
• Leadership experience in managing teams, guiding cross-functional collaboration, and driving strategic initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Sustainability Reporting & Compliance – Experience with GRI, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Sustainability Management – Strong background in corporate sustainability initiatives and goal setting.
• Project & Process Development – Ability to develop, implement, and optimize sustainability-related projects and processes.
• Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence – Experience in assessing and managing sustainability risks and opportunities.

Who are you: 

🌿 A passionate change-maker with a strategic mindset and a strong drive for sustainability.

💡 An independent and structured leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excels at decision-making under pressure. You bring a collaborative approach to leadership, guiding your team with vision and confidence while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

🗣️A strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, from senior leadership to operational teams. Your leadership style is empowering, ensuring alignment and buy-in across the organization while driving impactful sustainability initiatives.

Your Role at Aurobay:

As Head of Sustainability, you will play a key leadership role at Aurobay, joining the management team to drive and shape the company’s sustainability efforts. This is a manager-level position where you will provide strategic oversight, lead the Sustainability function, and ensure alignment across departments to achieve corporate sustainability goals. You will lead a dedicated team, influence decision-making, and drive cross-functional collaboration to meet sustainability targets while ensuring regulatory compliance.

you will:
✅ Lead Aurobay’s sustainability strategy – Develop, implement, and manage corporate sustainability focus areas, targets, and action plans. Ensure compliance with customer and legal sustainability requirements.
✅ Drive sustainability governance & leadership – Lead the Sustainability function within Quality & Sustainability and manage the Aurobay Core Sustainability Group. Promote sustainability competence development across the organization.
✅ Oversee sustainability reporting & risk management – Manage sustainability reporting (GRI, CSRD, EU Taxonomy), stakeholder engagement, and risk & opportunity assessments. Analyze sustainability data to drive informed decision-making.
✅ Develop sustainability policies & processes – Act as Process Manager for “Manage Sustainability,” ensuring policies, directives, and processes align with corporate sustainability goals.

Equal opportunities employer:

We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, especially women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Research has shown that women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply if they don't match 100% of the criteria. As a company, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Let's explore the possibilities together.

How to apply:

Deadline to submit your application is 16 February but the selection process will be running continuously. Please note that due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email.
We can’t wait to see what you can bring to our team!

Questions:

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Annica Johansson, annica.johansson@aurobay.com

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Clara Pryde, clara.pryde@aurobay.com

Questions concerning trade union:

Unionen: Ordf Joakim Dahlin, joakim.dahlin@aurobay.com,

Ledarna: Ordf Håkan Modigh, hakan.modigh@aurobay.com,

Akademikerna: Ordf. Fredrik Fantenberg, fredrik.fantenberg@aurobay.com,

IF Metall: Ordf Marko Borg Peltonen, marko.borg.peltonen@aurobay.com,