Program Manager, Business Continuity & Sustainability

Danaher•Waltham, MA

5d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager, Business Continuity & Sustainability coordinates and delivers strategic initiatives supporting Abcam’s global Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and sustainability programmes. The role works with stakeholders across functions and sites to strengthen organisational resilience, improve preparedness for business disruptions, and advance environmental and sustainability objectives. It translates strategic priorities into actionable plans, governance frameworks, practical tools, and measurable outcomes, integrating resilience and sustainability into business operations. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global EHS & Facilities, the position is part of the Operations function and collaborates across Abcam’s global sites. The role is onsite in Waltham, Massachusetts. It also leads the FM Global program through end-to-end project and stakeholder management, prioritizing and executing risk mitigation initiatives aligned with business continuity and operational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Continuity, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 5 years of experience in business continuity, sustainability, environmental management, or related fields within a global organization.
Working knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO 14001, and other relevant management system standards, with the ability to support implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across organizational levels, including site leadership, functional leaders, subject matter experts, and project teams.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and working independently in a global matrix environment across Abcam and Danaher.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, monitor, and deliver multiple projects and improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the life science sector and familiarity with a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the global Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
Support functions and sites in identifying critical activities, dependencies, recovery requirements, and single points of failure.
Coordinate and monitor BCMS Playbook actions, ensuring milestones and deliverables are completed on time.
Develop and maintain business continuity, crisis management, and recovery documentation.
Chair BCMS Steering Committee meetings and serve as the primary point of contact between Abcam and Danaher on business continuity priorities and activities.
Lead the development and execution of Abcam’s global sustainability strategy, aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and Danaher objectives.
Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives with cross-functional teams to improve ESG performance, compliance, and long-term business resilience.
Lead the FM Global program, including end-to-end project and stakeholder management, to prioritize and execute risk mitigation initiatives aligned with business continuity and operational objectives.
Plan, coordinate, monitor, and deliver multiple projects and improvement initiatives, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.