Project Manager for European Standards in Environment & Sustainability

Permanent position for curious candidates interested in the world of consumers in Europe, particularly in Environment and Sustainability (including environment and climate, circular economy, air quality, soils and packaging aspects), who are motivated to understand complex problems, facilitate dialogue between parties, and build consensus on technical topics while reconciling diverging interests.

About Cen Cenelec

CEN and CENELEC, based in Brussels, are internationally recognized non-profit associations and officially designated European Standardization Organizations (alongside ETSI). CEN and CENELEC provide European platforms for the standardization of products, services, technologies, processes and systems across a wide range of sectors. European standards help build the European internal market, removing barriers to trade and strengthening Europe's position in the global economy.

More than 200.000 technical experts from industry, associations, public administrations, academia and societal organizations are involved in the CEN and CENELEC network.

Representing 43 members and employing 95 professionals , we play a pivotal role in driving a resilient, green, and digital EU Single Market.

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The Sustainable Systems and Consumers department addresses a broad range of topics related to consumer protection, safety, and sustainable systems. The department also covers standards in the fields of environment & sustainability with attention to environment and climate, circular economy, air quality, soils and packaging, including recyclability and composability.

• The Project Manager for European Standards in Sustainable Systems and Consumers will be in charge of Technical Committees in the field of environment and climate, circular economy, air quality, soils and packaging including recyclability and composability and thus supporting the development of relevant documents, interacting with CEN and CENELEC Members’ representatives and experts from different background/industries and nationalities.
• Furthermore he/she will interface with the European Commission for the topics of responsibilities and represent CEN and CENELEC in relevant meetings whenever required.

The five main areas of activities are the following:

1. Standardization Rules Advisor

• Ensures the correct implementation of CEN and CENELEC rules for drafting standards by promoting awareness, delivering training and webinars, providing procedural guidance, and performing quality assessments of Harmonised Standards in coordination with the relevant teams.
• Monitors technical and regulatory developments and supports the progress of projects by analysing issues, conducting fact-finding activities, cross-checking sources, and proposing solutions or recommendations to relevant governing bodies.

2. Sectoral Representative

• Represents CEN and CENELEC interests in meetings as an ambassador dealing with sectoral topics in the assigned portfolio to facilitate discussions and engage with stakeholders;
• Develops essential relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (colleagues, members and partner organizations of CEN and CENELEC, Technical Committees, standardization organisations at regional and global level and European institutions …); Prepares position papers and briefings to profile standardization in the sector;
• Prepares communication materials: articles, videos, podcasts, etc ;
• Be the single point of contact for the sector.

3. Continuous Improvement Leader

4. Administration

What will your work life look like with your team and your manager?

• You will report directly to Team Account Manager Joanna, the team leader Sustainable Systems & Consumers. Joanna has been working for more than 10 years at Cen and Cenelec. She expects a proactive attitude from her new project manager—someone who sees opportunities and solutions rather than challenges.
• You will be part of a team of five project managers.
• The team values collaboration within a multicultural, vibrant environment, fostering a positive mindset for everyone.

• Master’s degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent.
• Very good spoken and written English
• Relevant professional experience in the EU environment is a plus
• Policy and/or technical knowledge related to various fields, e.g. environment and sustainability would be useful.
• Awareness of EU institutions and regulatory processes or willingness to learn about them
• Ability to work against tight deadlines, being structured and organized
• A high capability for prioritization and flexibility , adapting to urgencies
• Ability to juggle between political and strategic exchanges and more technical discussions
• Ability to present complex matters in a clear and concise way
• Ability to undertake related administrative tasks independently, as there is no administrative assistance

If you excel under pressure, embrace collaboration in a multicultural environment, and love turning challenges into clear solutions, we want to hear from you.

• Cen and Cenelec offer a permanent Belgian contract (no freelance contract allowed) within a company that truly means an added value to European stakeholders.
• An attractive and competitive salary package with numerous extra-legal benefits will be offered.
• You will get the chance to work in a multicultural environment in a modern and comfortable working space enabling the employees to feel at home while having moments to concentrate in coworking space or silent rooms or chat in cozy coffee meeting rooms , in our spacious and leafy terrace or in our restaurant while enjoying a free bowl of healthy cereals .
• The company employs people with responsible skills who are accountable, open to changes, able to get information and spread the information and at least able to take decisions.
• The opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment at the heart of Brussels.
• Extensive opportunities for skill development , an exceptional onboarding experience, and the potential to transition into other key roles within the organization after gaining several years of experience

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How to apply?

Shape the Future of European Standards with us!

Apply by sending your resumé in English and Profile Group will get back to you.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on tackling complex technical challenges, building consensus, and collaborating in a vibrant, multicultural setting!

PL EASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE IN POSSESSION OF THE REQUIRED PASSPORT/WORK VISA TO BE ABLE TO WORK IN BELGIUM.THE COMPANY DOES NOT SPONSOR THESE REQUIREMENTS