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Position, Location, Department: Full-time | Munich, Madrid | ESG & Public Affairs

Position Summary: The ESG Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation of ESG initiatives across JA Europe's PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) businesses. The role works across commercial, regulatory, product sustainability, supply chain, and customer-related ESG topics to support business growth and ensure compliance with evolving ESG requirements.

The position contributes to the delivery of ESG projects, supports customer and sales activities, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, and helps implement regional ESG initiatives in alignment with the strategy defined by the Head of ESG & Public Affairs.

Major Responsibilities:

ESG Business Support

• Support ESG activities across the company's PV module and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) businesses, including customer, product sustainability, supply chain, and regulatory topics.

• Support customer ESG requests, due diligence processes, certifications, sustainability documentation, and evidence packages.

• Contribute to the implementation of ESG requirements related to batteries, energy storage systems, and evolving European regulations.

Commercial & Customer Support

• Provide ESG support to regional Sales teams throughout customer engagements, tenders, due diligence processes, contract negotiations, and project implementation.

• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to address ESG-related technical and commercial requirements.

ESG Project Delivery

• Manage assigned ESG projects and workstreams from planning through implementation and completion.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of assigned initiatives.

• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to management.

Market & Regulatory Monitoring

• Monitor ESG legislation, sustainability trends, and customer requirements relevant to the European renewable energy market.

• Provide structured market insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement of ESG practices.

Performance Indicators:

• Timely delivery of assigned ESG projects and workstreams

• Quality and responsiveness of ESG support to internal stakeholders

• Customer support effectiveness for ESG-related requests

• Cross-functional collaboration and project execution

• Accuracy and timeliness of ESG documentation and reporting

Your profile

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, public affairs, regulatory affairs, or a related field.

• Experience in renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), photovoltaics, electronics manufacturing, or related industries is preferred.

• Good understanding of ESG regulations, sustainability frameworks, and customer due diligence requirements.

• Fluency in English (C1); other European languages are an advantage (German, French, Spanish).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of ESG principles and sustainability requirements.

• Structured and solution-oriented working style with strong project ownership.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Commercial awareness and ability to support customer-facing activities.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.

Travel Requirement:

• Regular travel within Europe as required (approximately 20%).

• Occasional travel to Headquarters and other international locations.

About us

JA Solar was founded in 2005. As a photovoltaic power generation solution platform we continue to advance the "One Body, Two Wings" strategy. The "One Body" refers to our main industry chain integrating silicon wafers, cells, and modules, while the "Two Wings" refer to our PV auxiliary materials and equipment industry and PV+ application scenario solutions. In 2019, JA Solar was officially listed on the A-share market (stock symbol: "JA Solar"; stock code: 002459). With continuous technological innovation, stable financial strengths, and a well-developed global sales and service network, JA Solar has been widely recognized by domestic and international customers and has been listed in the "Fortune 500 China 500" and "Global Top 500 New Energy Enterprises" for multiple consecutive years.