Job Specifications
Purpose
Stellantis is pioneering a comprehensive carbon removal strategy anchored in a self-sustaining model, focused on developing proprietary carbon removal assets. By harnessing its advanced technical expertise and extensive global industrial footprint, Stellantis aims not only to identify and pursue profitable opportunities within the decarbonization value chain, but also to secure a leading position in the evolving carbon removal sector. This approach enables Stellantis to maximize value creation while actively contributing to global climate goals.
The carbon removal project lead reports hierarchically to the VP Global Carbon Offset Business (N3) under Tech Research Entity (PDT/TERE).
Mission:
The carbon removal project lead is responsible of identifying carbon removal business opportunities, defining and monitoring the execution of carbon removal projects with key stakeholders.
The role will encompass several key tasks:
Identifying profitable businesses: identify profitable business opportunities for "test and learn” actions based on tangible data. The goal of these early-phase projects is to validate business models for scaling up after 2028.
Leading pilot projects: lead on-site pilot projects with selected partners. This will involve collecting and analyzing key project indicators to extrapolate the profitability of these businesses when scaled up to an industrial level.
Leading network establishment: responsible for leading the creation of a network of academic and industrial partners in MEA focused on carbon removal topics. This network will be crucial for fostering collaboration and innovation in this field.
Conducting market analysis: conduct a market analysis of the MEA carbon removal sector. This analysis will help Stellantis understand the competitive landscape and identify strategic opportunities.
Monitoring regulatory changes: monitor regulatory developments in the field of carbon removal in MEA and assess their impact on Stellantis' strategy and activities in this domain. Staying informed about regulatory changes will be crucial for ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
Identifying additional funding: identify complementary funding avenues to accelerate the test & learn phase, particularly from public agencies. Securing additional funding will be essential for advancing Stellantis' decarbonization initiatives.
Managing global coordination: coordinate with other regions worldwide and report to the VP carbon offset business. This task ensures global alignment and sharing insights and progress.
Key responsibilities
Project Management and Global Execution
Oversee the planning and execution of MEA carbon removal projects
Manage cross-functionally with internal and external teams, including technology developers, regional offices, and project operators, to deliver successful project outcomes.
MEA Market and Competitive Analysis
Maintain an up-to-date global overview of CO₂ removal projects, including capacity, cost trends, and the competitive landscape.
Evaluate and track industry competition (e.g., energy companies, tech firms, OEMs) to identify opportunities
Identify potential government funding and regulatory opportunities to support Stellantis' carbon removal efforts
Collaboration & ecosystem development in MEA
Develop collaboration and act as the key representative for Stellantis' carbon removal strategy in external forums in MEA, including industry conferences, workgroups, universities, and public policy discussions.
Skills/Competencies
PhD or Master or Engineering or equivalent
Arab (Fluent), English, French
Technical skills: project management. Carbon removal methodologies and GIS (geographic Information System) is a plus.
Leadership behaviour:
Action oriented, drive simplicity, speed & efficiency
Business oriented
Ownership mindset
Collaborate though respect, trust and openness
Transversal management & drive
Diversity engagement:
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
About the Company
Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the comm...
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