Corporate Sustainability, Principal Program Manager

MACOM•Lowell, MA

60d•$97,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Snr. Director, Corporate Sustainability, this role will serve as program manager for global sustainability initiatives across the company's operations and supply chain to ensure alignment with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

Strong understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SASB/ISSB, GRI, TCFD, etc.).
Ability to execute on corporate goals through practical implementation.
Systems thinking to design frameworks and lead integration with existing management systems.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with non-technical and technical stakeholders.
Change management/Project management skills with proven experience in driving complex initiates to drive innovation.
Ability to manage multiple projects across different regions and work effectively across departments and functions.
Strong reasoning and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data, ensuring its accuracy.
Experience managing sustainability data and reporting software/tools.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Sustainability, Science, Engineering, Compliance, or related area.
Experience in sustainability-related field, with a minimum of 8 years.
Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing initiatives within an organization.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma experience and knowledge desirable.
Familiarity with relevant sustainability certifications and accreditations.
Knowledge of relevant industry sector and sustainability challenges, also desirable.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage the global project management framework for corporate sustainability initiatives.
Establish standard project methodologies, tools, and processes to ensure consistent planning and execution.
Manage program/project portfolios, supporting resource allocation, and tracking performance to ensure timely delivery.
Translate corporate sustainability strategy into actionable project roadmaps with clear timelines, owners, and KPIs.
Evaluate project proposals for alignment with regulatory requirements, climate commitments, and business priorities.
Quantify and communicate outcomes of sustainability initiatives (e.g. cost savings, risk mitigation, compliance, brand value).
Lead the rollout of a Sustainability Management System across global operations.
Define and enforce standards and processes to embed Sustainability into core business operations.
Drive consistency in metrics, data collection, and reporting across global sites to facilitate reporting of sustainability data.
Ensure integration with existing management systems, including the Environmental, Health & Safety management system, to ensure seamless data flow and operational alignment.
Coordinate execution with the finance, legal, facilities, operations, engineering, supply chain, and EHS, to ensure alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, auditors, and industry groups, along with customer and suppliers to meet reporting and compliance requirements.
Facilitate global collaboration, enabling knowledge sharing and consistent practices across sites.
Develop and implement systems for tracking sustainability data across all sites.
Analyze sustainability performance metrics/KPIs, identify performance trends and generate actionable insights to guide decision making.
Develop sustainability dashboards for leadership visibility and operational transparency.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity to support reporting.
Coordinate reporting across operations and geographies to meet regulatory and sustainability reporting timelines.
Facilitate the preparation of sustainability reporting in line with international regulatory requirements and frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SASB/ISSB, GRI, TCFD, etc.).
Maintain audit readiness through robust documentation and traceability of reported data.
Monitor emerging sustainability reporting trends, and regulatory changes across relevant jurisdictions.
Identify and implement efficiency improvements in sustainability-related processes and systems.
Benchmark performance against industry standards and integrate best practices.