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Internal Audit and Sustainability Manager

Tecnica Group • Italy • Added on Sep 3, 2026
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This senior leadership position serves as the critical bridge between corporate governance and environmental stewardship. You will own the dual mandate of overseeing internal audit processes while simultaneously architecting the Group’s sustainability roadmap. This involves managing risk frameworks, ensuring compliance across global manufacturing sites, and driving the transition toward a circular business model for legendary sporting brands.

Working for a heritage equipment manufacturer, you have a unique chance to embed sustainability into the very core of performance gear. Beyond reporting, you will guide technical teams in ecodesign and Life Cycle Assessment, ensuring that iconic products like ski boots and skates are designed for longevity and low environmental impact. Your work directly influences how the company balances industrial heritage with science-based targets and modern ESG requirements.

This suits someone who possesses a rigorous auditing mindset paired with a genuine passion for outdoor sports and environmental innovation. You should be a strategic diplomat capable of navigating complex manufacturing supply chains and influencing executive decision-making across multiple international subsidiaries.

Preguntas frecuentes

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The role encompasses a hybrid responsibility of managing Group-wide Internal Audit and the ESG strategy. You will be responsible for defining risk-based audit plans, conducting operational audits across global subsidiaries, and ensuring compliance with the Modello 231 governance framework. On the sustainability side, you will lead the reporting process according to CSRD/ESRS and GRI standards. Beyond administrative compliance, you will actively guide the industrial side of the business. This involves setting and monitoring SBTi-aligned targets and integrating environmental criteria into procurement processes. You will also serve as a strategic advisor to R&D teams to foster ecodesign and circularity within the product development cycle.

Key learning opportunities for this job

Candidates will gain deep exposure to the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) within a complex, multinational manufacturing environment. This is a rare chance to see how ESG metrics translate into tangible product changes, specifically regarding Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for technical sporting equipment. Additionally, the role offers a high-level view of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), providing the opportunity to master the intersection of financial risk and climate-related physical and transitional risks. You will likely develop sophisticated leadership skills by managing cross-functional projects across diverse geographies including Europe, North America, and Asia.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of professional experience, with at least five years specifically focused on Internal Audit or ESG in a structured industrial context. A Master’s degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or Law is expected, ideally complemented by a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) qualification. Technical fluency in CSRD/ESRS frameworks and double materiality is essential. We are looking for a profile who understands the design-to-market process and can speak the language of both board members and factory managers. Fluency in English is mandatory, while German is a significant advantage given the group's footprint.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate your ability to balance compliance rigor with strategic vision. Instead of just listing audit skills, highlight specific instances where your interventions improved operational efficiency or reduced environmental footprints in a manufacturing setting. Align your application with the 'active outdoor life' ethos of Tecnica Group. Showing an analytical understanding of the specific sustainability challenges facing the sporting goods industry—such as plastic waste, supply chain ethics, and chemical management in technical fabrics—will prove you have done your homework and are ready to add value from day one.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role is likely to focus heavily on decarbonizing the supply chain and product circularity. Because Tecnica Group operates multiple manufacturing sites, managing the environmental footprint of production and sourcing high-performance, sustainable materials will be a primary focus. Governance is equally critical here. You will be the architect of the Group’s ESG governance structure, ensuring that sustainability is not a siloed department but a core part of the risk management and internal control systems that guide the entire organization's behavior.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

The biggest challenge will be the dual-hat nature of the role. Balancing the independent, skeptical nature of Internal Audit with the visionary, collaborative nature of Sustainability leadership requires high emotional intelligence and time-management skills. Furthermore, you will need to harmonize sustainability reporting and risk standards across ten different subsidiaries and six manufacturing sites. Navigating different regional regulations and cultural attitudes toward ESG while maintaining a unified Group strategy will require persistence and strong cross-functional leadership.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with reviewing an audit report for a foreign subsidiary, followed by a meeting with the R&D team to discuss ecodesign KPIs for a new line of ski boots. You might spend the afternoon analyzing data for the upcoming Bilancio di Sostenibilità or updating the Group's risk heat map. Collaboration is constant. You will likely interface with Risk Owners to evaluate mitigation plans or present findings to the Board of Directors. The day usually ends with stakeholder engagement activities, perhaps coordinating with external auditors or verifying compliance with the SBTi roadmap.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

As a senior manager overseeing three strategic areas—Audit, ESG, and Risk—you are positioned for Executive or C-suite roles in the future, such as Chief Risk Officer or Chief Sustainability Officer. The breadth of this role provides a holistic view of the company's operations that few other positions offer. You will also have the opportunity to become a thought leader in the sports equipment industry regarding circularity and sustainable manufacturing. Success in this role could lead to high-visibility representation of the Group at international sustainability forums and industry associations.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

You will interact directly with the Board of Directors and Top Management, providing them with the insights needed for strategic governance. Internally, your key partners include the Procurement and Supply Chain teams, as well as the Design and Engineering departments for product-level initiatives. Externally, you will manage relationships with independent ESG auditors, regulatory bodies, and sustainability framework organizations like the GRI or SBTi. You will also act as a point of contact for external stakeholders interested in the Group’s social and environmental performance.

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