ESG Sustainability Program Manager

FormFactor Inc.•Farmers Branch, TX

23h

About The Position

The ESG Sustainability Program Manager leads and coordinates defined Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) sustainability programs within the organization, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing and operational environments. Translates enterprise ESG direction and manufacturing sustainability commitments into executable, facilities-based programs, governance, metrics, and reporting outcomes. Operates as an individual contributor with no people management responsibility, driving results through program leadership, coordination, and influence.

Requirements

Skills: Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Influence, Vendor Management, Working Independently
Education & Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of ESG frameworks relevant to manufacturing (SBTi, GHG Protocol, CDP, IFSR S2, CSRD, ISSB).
Knowledge of semiconductor facility operations (fabs, utilities, tooling impacts, environmental permitting).
Understanding of energy, water, emissions, waste, and resource efficiency principles.
Ability to build, validate, and maintain sustainability datasets across global operations.
Proficiency in developing dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards (Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
Ability to identify data quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Skilled at coordinating complex, multisite programs.
Able to influence without authority through analysis, facilitation, and stakeholder management.
Experience working with vendors and service partners.
Strong communication skills for translating ESG direction into operational requirements.
Ability to partner with Facilities, Engineering, EHS, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Corporate ESG teams.
Working knowledge of emerging global and regional sustainability regulations and standards.
Ability to assess operational impacts and recommend appropriate actions.

Responsibilities

Leads ESG and sustainability programs specific to semiconductor facilities and operations (energy, water, emissions, waste, infrastructure, SBTi, corporate citizenship report).
Support future growth into reporting frameworks (IFSR S2, CSRD, ISSB, etc.).
Translates enterprise ESG and sustainability goals into global-level plans, milestones, and performance indicators.
Coordinates execution across fabs, campuses, and site infrastructure teams.
Identifies operational risks and technical dependencies unique to manufacturing environments.
Coordinates ESG-related work across Facilities, Engineering, EHS, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Corporate ESG teams.
Partners with site leaders to embed sustainability into capital projects and operations.
Influences outcomes through data, analysis, and facilitation rather than authority.
Owns global ESG and sustainability data collection and validation.
Supports reporting requirements with data owner input.
Develops dashboards, scorecards, and sustainability performance narratives.
Coordinates vendors and service providers as needed.
Monitors sustainability standards and regulations relevant to semiconductor facilities.
Assesses implications for facilities programs.
Recommends operational and program enhancements.
Manages global ESG programs with multi-site impact.
Contributes to sustainability performance, regulatory readiness, and operational efficiency.
No direct or indirect people management responsibilities. May coordinate project contributors or vendors without HR accountability.